What is Chain Smoking?

Smoking refers to the behavior of the human body to inhale the gas produced by the burning of tobacco through the mouth, which is an unhealthy lifestyle.

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Smoking refers to the behavior of the human body to inhale the gas produced by the burning of tobacco through the mouth, which is an unhealthy lifestyle.

Cigarettes not only have

Smoking is an unhealthy lifestyle.

The Chinese know smoking, probably during the Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty. The Portuguese live in Macau, and the Portuguese have already smoked. As mentioned before, their residence in Macau has not changed their habits, which is a fact.

Carrot: reduce the incidence of cancer (anti-cancer products, anti-cancer information).

: It has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, antibacterial (antibacterial products) and anti-inflammatory effect.

Chinese cabbage: it has the effects of clearing the lungs, clearing the throat, clearing heat and detoxifying.

Milk: It can protect the trachea and reduce the gastrointestinal damage caused by certain factors.

: Protects against respiratory mucosal damage caused by frequent smoking.

Almond: It can greatly reduce the incidence of lung cancer in smokers.

According to scientists' experiments over many years, smokers have a series of beneficial changes in their internal organs after quitting smoking. The changes are roughly as follows: within 20 minutes: blood pressure drops to a standard level; pulse drops to a standard speed; The temperature rose to standard body temperature.

Within 8 hours: the content of carbon monoxide in the blood decreases to normal levels; the content of oxygen in the blood increases to normal levels.

within 24 hours:

In terms of quitting, the bad news is that

Quit smoking patch (skin-permeable plaster)

How it works: A smoking cessation patch is a nicotine-containing plaster. One tablet a day, simple and safe to use, releases an appropriate amount of nicotine through the skin, and is suitable for habitual regular smokers.

Note: There are 3 doses of smoking cessation stickers (15mg-10mg-5mg or 21mg-14mg-7mg). After getting up in the morning and sticking it, keep it for 24 or 16 hours. Nicotine levels are highest in the blood 6 to 8 hours after the plaster is applied.

Use: Apply plaster to dry and non-sweated skin (arms, thighs, torso, hips, scapula). Change the area of the plaster daily. When applying the plaster to the same area, keep it at intervals of one week. Do not remove the plaster when taking a bath, it is waterproof.

Course of treatment: 8 weeks to 3 months. If you still feel strongly about smoking, you can increase the dose, or use other nicotine substitutes (chewing gum, smoking cessation sugar, trace pills, inhalers). Quit smoking stickers can be purchased at the pharmacy (a box of 14 tablets), or as directed by your doctor.

Adverse reactions: Nicotine tape will not cause any serious adverse reactions. It has been observed that during the initial period of treatment, one-fifth of the users experienced redness and temporary itching of the skin at the application site. These symptoms disappeared 48 hours after the plaster was removed. Other reactions such as dizziness, headache, nausea, malaise, insomnia, and increased incidence of heart disease are rare.

Important: Do not stop treatment early, this will greatly reduce your chances of successfully quitting smoking.

e-cigarette

Principle: Use of nicotine replacement therapy internationally

Note: E-cigarette was invented by China. He used to mainly export to developed countries such as Europe, America, Japan and South Korea. Only slowly in recent years

The domestic market, so many domestic friends do not know very well. For example, the very famous k-smoker e-cigarette has only been transferred to China in recent years.

The biggest difference between him and cigarettes is that they are not burned, and there are no toxic substances such as tar, carbon monoxide and second-hand smoke. It is a very popular smoking cessation product internationally.

Use: The use of e-cigarettes can be said to be the easiest among various smoking cessation products, and he does not change the habits of smokers at all. With smokers

It feels almost the same. This is why e-cigarettes are popular.

Course of treatment: 1-3 months. This e-cigarette can not only quit smoking, but also replace cigarettes.

Adverse reactions: E-cigarettes generally do not have any adverse reactions, but the taste of some inferior products can be more disgusting.

Chewing gum

Principle: Chewing gum releases the proper amount of nitinol in the mouth. Ingested nicotine is eliminated from the body by the liver and is therefore not absorbed. After chewing gum for 20 minutes, the nicotine content in the blood was the highest, which was slower than smoking (10 minutes).

Note: There are two doses of chewing gum, 4mg is suitable for heavy smokers (more than 20 cigarettes a day), and 2mg is suitable for moderate and light smokers. According to the trademark, you can choose different flavors (mint, lemon, fruit, original). It must be noted that only half the dose of nicotine is actually inhaled. So if you take 2mg of chewing gum, you only inhale 1mg of nicotine.

Use: Its flexibility, especially for those who smoke irregularly. Eat at least 10 chewing gums daily. If you still feel like smoking, increase your dose or use a smoking cessation sticker or a nicotine inhaler. If you smoke less than 20 cigarettes a day, you can split 4mg of chewing gum in half and eat half of it at a time for economic reasons.

Note: For best results, follow these instructions: Chew slowly until the taste comes out. After chewing for about 10 minutes, keep the gum between your cheeks and gums for a while. Wait for the flavor to fade.

Start chewing again slowly (one piece of chewing gum = 30 minutes). Chewing too fast will cause too much nicotine release, strong and spicy taste, reduce the effect of chewing gum, tingling or stomach pain. Avoid drinking coffee or fruit juices (sour taste) before or during consumption, as they will reduce the effectiveness of the gum.

Course of treatment: 8 weeks to 3 months. It can be bought free at the pharmacy (30 or 105 tablets), or as directed by your doctor.

Adverse reactions: Chewing gum does not produce any serious adverse reactions. According to observations, one in five users may experience dizziness, headache, nausea, heartburn, gingival pain, oral inflammation and sore throat at the beginning of treatment. If you follow the chewing instructions above, most of the adverse reactions can be avoided.

Quit sugar

Principle: A more discreet option than chewing gum.

Note: The dose of smoking cessation sugar is 1mg (mint flavor). One 1mg of smoking cessation sugar is equivalent to one 2mg of chewing gum.

Use: If you smoke less than 20 cigarettes a day, take 8 to 12 capsules of smoking cessation a day. Do not exceed 15 capsules daily. After 2 months from the start of treatment, the daily dose should gradually decrease. If you smoke more than 20 cigarettes a day, it is recommended that you consume 4mg of chewing gum for the first two months, and then transition to taking 1mg of smoking cessation sugar.

Course of treatment: 8 weeks to 3 months. It can be purchased freely at a pharmacy or as directed by your doctor.

Adverse reactions: Quit sugar does not cause any serious adverse reactions. It has been observed that one in five users may experience symptoms such as dizziness, headache, nausea, insomnia, colds, and mouth ulcers at the beginning of treatment.

Trace tablets (tablets)

Principle: Put the tablet under the tongue, the tablet gradually dissolves and releases an appropriate amount of nicotine in the mouth. Safe and convenient to use.

Note: Each tablet contains 2mg, and is equipped with a convenient and practical dispenser.

Use: Put the tablet under the tongue for 20 minutes and let it melt. Each person's sensory effect is different. If you feel the taste is too strong, you can spit it out before the tablet has completely dissolved.

Course of treatment: 8 weeks to 3 months. It can be purchased freely at a pharmacy or as directed by your doctor.

Adverse reactions: Trace tablets will not produce any serious adverse reactions. According to observations, 1/5 of the users may experience symptoms such as dizziness, headache, nausea, insomnia, colds, and mouth ulcers in the early treatment.

Nasal sprayer

Principle: Nasal spray can quickly relieve the symptoms of nicotine deficiency. It is especially suitable for people with a high smoking addiction.

Description: Prescription drugs. A 10ml bottle of sprayer contains 100mg of nicotine.

Use: It is recommended that the starting dose be used 1-2 times per hour as needed. Spray the sprayer into each nasal cavity with each use. Do not use more than 3 times in one hour. Each use is equivalent to a 1 mg dose of nicotine.

Duration: 8 weeks to 3 months. prescription.

Adverse reactions: There are usually some adverse reactions in the first few weeks of the initial treatment, which are local reactions (rhinitis, colds and sneezing). Occasionally dizziness, nausea, physical discomfort, and increased heart attack rates.

Inhaler

Principle: A quick-acting way to suppress both nicotine dependence and physical habits. Inhalers can relieve smoking addiction and can replace smoking.

Note: Inhale the nicotine vapor through the cigarette holder. The inhaler consists of 3 parts: 1) A box of 42 tablets of replacement tablets. Each replacement tablet is a sponge tablet (mint flavor) containing 10mg of nicotine, so only 5mg of nicotine is inhaled. 2) A white plastic tube shaped like a cigarette holder. Nicotine is inserted into the tube instead of tablets. 3) A safety box for carrying replacement pills and tubes in a pocket or handbag.

Use: Inhale nicotine vapor. The frequency of inhalation is faster than smoking, because less nicotine is released per inhalation than during smoking: the amount of nicotine released by inhaling a 10-20 mouth inhaler is equivalent to one cigarette. Using an inhaler for about 20 minutes, nicotine levels are highest in the blood and slower than smoking (highest after 10 minutes). Use a minimum of 6 replacement tablets per day and a maximum of 12 tablets. You can suck nicotine vapor into your mouth without swallowing it, or you can inhale it deeply into your lungs. The amount of nicotine inhaled is the same in both ways. Nicotine is quilted through the oral mucosa.

Course of treatment: 8 weeks to 3 months. prescription.

Adverse reactions: Use of the inhaler will not cause any serious adverse reactions. The following side effects may occur but are rare, such as headache, nausea, and heartburn. There may be oral inflammation, laryngitis, and mild cough.