How does the nicotine patchwork?

 nicotine patch overview.

1#Helps to quit smoking, such as a nicotine patch bandage. Suppress nicotine from the skin without smoking, get rid of nicotine withdrawal symptoms, effective for the treatment of smoking cessation. When a patch is applied to the abdomen, waist, or upper arm, nicotine is absorbed by the skin, enters the stratum corneum, and enters the capillaries.

2# when the nicotine receptor in the brain fuses, the release of dopamine is promoted and the mood is set in the same way as when smoking. There are three sizes of patches, depending on the nicotine patch content, the largest and about 3 cm in diameter. Under the guidance of a doctor, change it gradually with a small patch according to the duration of treatment. Change once a day, turn the part into a nicotine patch. Nicotine gum has the same effect.

3# It is a gum-like smoking cessation aid that can replenish nicotine without the nicotine patch-containing sigmoid smoke, which will help quit smoking. The nicotine content of gum is equivalent to that of a cigarette. A doctor's prescription is required, and it is not available in general pharmacies, etc. It has been introduced to medical institutions that deal with smoking cessation guidance and is improving. However, it is not suitable for dentists who are using fine teeth such as squeezing the tail for about 1 minute between the gums and cheeks, biting 15 times, it is easy to cause stomatitis, such a problem too.

4# A nicotine patch has been developed to improve these points. Nicotine gum makes nicotine patches easier to handle, but can also have side effects such as skin swelling and itching. It is only used to help you quit smoking, and your intentions and proper guidance are also important for quitting smoking. It is manufactured by major pharmaceutical companies in Switzerland and the United States and is recognized as a pharmaceutical in more than 50 countries. In the United States, it is recognized as a non-essential global prescription drug and is also sold in pharmacies. In Japan, it is not approved by the Ministry of Health.

is e-cigarettes are safe?

• E-cigarettes usually heat a solution containing vegetable glycerin in addition to nicotine and propylene glycol.
• Users inhale its vapors, which also contain nicotine, which is a drug in cigarettes.
• But nicotine is relatively less harmful than many toxic chemicals in tobacco smoke, such as tar and carbon monoxide.
• Tobacco in ordinary cigarettes kills thousands of smokers every year, but unlike tobacco, nicotine does not cause cancer.
• That's why the NHS has been using nicotine replacement therapy in the form of special chewing gum, skin patches, and sprays for many years to help people stop smoking.

Is there any danger in using them?

• Doctors, health professionals, anti-cancer organizations, and governments in the UK agree that e-cigarettes pose a much lower risk than ordinary cigarettes.
• According to an independent study, e-cigarettes are 95% less harmful than smoking. "E-cigarettes can be a 'game changer' for public health," says Professor Ann McNeil, author of the review.
• E-cigarettes can contain liquid and vapor fumes, albeit at very low levels, but with potentially harmful chemicals.
• In a preliminary laboratory study, British scientists found that steam can alter the immune cells in the lungs.
• Although research into the potential health effects of these vapors is preliminary, experts agree that they are less harmful than cigarettes.

Are there rules regarding their content?

• The UK has stricter laws on e-cigarette content than the US.
• In the UK, for example, e-cigarettes have a nicotine limit for safety, but not in the United States.
• In addition, the UK has strict rules on how they can be advertised, and where and to whom they can be sold. The sale of these cigarettes to people under the age of 18 is prohibited.
• Is Britain taking a different path from the world?
• The British government considers e-cigarettes to be important for smoking cessation and the National Health Service (NHS) may consider offering them free to those who want to quit smoking.
• So compared to San Francisco, there is no possibility of banning e-cigarettes here.
• Instead of reducing the number of smokers there, the focus is on preventing young people from starting e-cigarettes.
• A recent report from Public Health England found that quitting smoking was a major cause of e-cigarette use.
• According to the report, there is no evidence that e-cigarettes attract young people to smoke.
• There are also indications that e-cigarette laws in the UK could be further relaxed.
• As the smoking rate in the UK has fallen to 15 percent, a committee of MPs has proposed easing the ban on e-cigarettes in some buildings and on public transport.

• Note: This article is for general information only. Readers should also consult their physician in this regard.