Smoking with patch

So now you know why Philip Morris actually produces or works with nicotine patches companies. I have read a few quit smoking pages and the advice I found was that if you slip up occasionally and smoke a cigarette, keep wearing the patches. However, I would not recommend wearing patches if you are still smoking regularly.

I think you would be at risk of overdosing on nicotine. Hopefully someone with medical experience can give some more definitive information about the dangers. These effects can range from short-term to long-term and can be mild or very serious. Since there is the possibility of an overdose, doctors suggest that you never smoke a cigarette while on the nicotine patch and refrain from smoking even several hours before or after wearing a patch. There are long-term and dangerous effects of smoking while wearing a nicotine patch.

These include stroke and heart attack. Ironically, they also said getting sick like that is what made them quit for good. Hang in there! They are intended both for quitting completely and for cutting down the number of cigarettes you smoke. An electronic cigarette might be a better alternative. Not only can you vary the amount of nicotine you intake, you can eliminate the smoke e-cigs produce water vapor and avoid the high level of cancer producing carcinogens produced by burning tobacco.

The American Academy of Pediatrics. Duke University Health System. Updated January 20, National Cancer Institute. Study finds stronger nicotine dependency associated with higher risk of lung cancer. Recognition, use, and perceptions of JUUL among youth and young adults. Tob Control. Harmful effects of nicotine.

Indian J Med Paediatr Oncol. Managing Withdrawal. While most of these symptoms are only passing, it may cause discomfort and anxiety which in turn makes quitting very hard. A life-threatening side effect of using the patch while smoking cigarette is the elevated risk of heart attack and stroke. Too much nicotine in the body could disrupt blood circulation and lead to heart attack.

This is usually caused by blockage in the coronary artery. Stroke, which also results from disrupted blood flow, occurs when the blood fails to reach the brain due to a blockage or clot in the blood vessel. Symptoms of heart attack are severe chest pain and difficulty in breathing while the symptoms of stroke are numbness, and problems with balance and coordination, and speaking.

Nicotine patch, just like all other smoking cessation aids sold in the market today, is associated with health risks too.

Anyone considering the use of patch should also educate themselves about the pros and cons of the product and make sure to follow the dosage instruction. Seeking professional advice before and during the use of nicotine patch is essential to ensure success and lower the risk.

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