Nicotine Inhaler
Medications work best if a person receives some type of support, either from a quit coach or medical professional.
Medications work best if a person receives some type of support, either from a quit coach or medical professional.
A nicotine inhaler, or the nicotine inhalation system, is a mouthpiece and a cartridge that looks much like a plastic, hollow cigarette, into which a nicotine-filled cartridge is placed. A person breathes in nicotine-filled air through the mouthpiece and refills the nicotine cartridge as needed. Nicotine inhalers help with both the physical and psychological aspects of smoking.
Effectiveness: Study Results
In two studies conducted with more than 400 heavy smokers, those who used the nicotine inhaler were more likely to be smoke-free six and twelve weeks after quitting than those using a placebo.
After one year, when inhalers had not been used for six months, those who had used nicotine inhalers were two times more likely to be smoke-free. In one of the studies, 45% of those using the nicotine inhaler were smoke-free after six weeks, compared with 14% of those using the placebo. Nicotine inhaler users were 11% smoke-free after a year compared with 5% in the placebo group.
In two studies conducted with more than 400 heavy smokers, those who used the nicotine inhaler were more likely to be smoke-free six and twelve weeks after quitting than those using a placebo.
After one year, when inhalers had not been used for six months, those who had used nicotine inhalers were two times more likely to be smoke-free. In one of the studies, 45% of those using the nicotine inhaler were smoke-free after six weeks, compared with 14% of those using the placebo. Nicotine inhaler users were 11% smoke-free after a year compared with 5% in the placebo group.
How the Nicotine Inhaler Works
The person inhales about 30% of the nicotine found in a cigarette without the tar and carbon monoxide, helping to lessen the need or craving for cigarettes. Cravings are the most important withdrawal symptom because it’s the symptom that keeps most smokers from being able to quit. Since the nicotine inhaler has the same shape of a cigarette, it helps to fulfill a smoker’s need to hold something in their hands while trying to quit.
The person inhales about 30% of the nicotine found in a cigarette without the tar and carbon monoxide, helping to lessen the need or craving for cigarettes. Cravings are the most important withdrawal symptom because it’s the symptom that keeps most smokers from being able to quit. Since the nicotine inhaler has the same shape of a cigarette, it helps to fulfill a smoker’s need to hold something in their hands while trying to quit.
Possible Side Effects and Nicotine Alert
Side effects include mouth and throat irritation from the nicotine, but this usually goes away or lessens as people adjust their use of the product. Very little nicotine is carried to the lungs with most being absorbed in the buccal membranes, very much like nicotine gum.
Side effects include mouth and throat irritation from the nicotine, but this usually goes away or lessens as people adjust their use of the product. Very little nicotine is carried to the lungs with most being absorbed in the buccal membranes, very much like nicotine gum.