12/06/2012

Is there anyone who has never inhaled cigarette smoke whether directly or passively? It's quite impossible, considering the number of smokers in the world many of which are present at restaurants, bars, pubs and other public places. Even children are not spared from this deadly smoke. Most governments are pledging towards making their country a smoke free one but do not get the required support. Most chain smokers have a common reason that despite constant efforts they were unable to put an end to this habit. But a few failures do not confer that one cannot quit smoking. It is in fact just a step towards trying harder. Medical science is therefore coming up with lots of stop smoking aids which can be helpful to avoid cigarettes.



It is believed that to put an end to smoking is very painful as the nicotine cravings make you feel helpless, boost feelings of anxiety, anger, and depression and hence people resort to smoking again. However, that may not always be the case. Different people may have different experiences. For some quitting within a couple of weeks is possible whereas others may take a much longer time. But with the correct direction, support of family and friends and the use of right stop smoking aids, it is possible to put an end to this habit. The various types of stop smoking aids available in the market are as follows:



Nicotine based aids



All the nicotine based aids are part of the nicotine replacement therapies. These include nicotine chewing gums which are considered the best option or alternative for a cigarette. Its dosage of 4mg and 2mg can be reduced with time thus reducing the intake of nicotine in the body. They are also easily available without prescription at all pharmacies. There are nasal inhalers and nasal sprays which can be used to curb nicotine cravings by inhaling through nostrils. Nicotine tablets called lozenges are also available which are like candy and can be dissolved slowly in the mouth to replace nicotine desires. One more option is the nicotine patch which acts like the pain reliever patch. It supplies the required nicotine to the body whenever required and thus the desire to smoke does not arise.



The biggest advantage of these aids is that they do not let the user suffer from the symptoms that would arise due to immediate extraction of nicotine form the body. This factor does motivate people to quit smoking with the help of these stop smoking aids. However, these do have some side effects of their own like dizziness, vomiting, ulcers, feeling of nausea etc but these vanish with time.



Aids without Nicotine



These aids are a good option as they decrease the dependence on nicotine absolutely. The most commonly available and famous aids are Chantix (also known as Champix) and Zyban. These are tablets which can be used only when prescribed by a doctor. They are very effective and may help an individual quit smoking n a few weeks. Zyban, when consumed, has an advantage of not having any side effects associated with the withdrawal of nicotine from the body. Chantix has a special ingredient that creates a disliking towards smoking and hence it becomes easier to stop smoking. Besides these, various herbal teas and oils are available which are free from nicotine and help as stop smoking aids.
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