An important component of the nicotine replacement therapy is considered to be the stop smoking inhaler because it is more effective than other aids because it produces the illusion of a smoke (the smoker can hold the cigar like a cigarette and can also puff into it).

An inhaler consists of two parts – a nicotine canister that has about 10 mg of nicotine and a plastic mouthpiece that helps release the puff into the mouth. Each puff releases a small amount of nicotine producing the same effects as a smoke, because the nicotine is quickly absorbed into the blood stream, producing the feeling of well being.

During the course of a therapy, several inhalers are required, on a period of about six months. The intake is higher in the first months and is slowly reduced during the last months.

Using nicotine inhalers and smoking at the same time can be dangerous because the nicotine levels in the blood can reach alarming levels, reducing the chances of the inhaler to produce any healthy effect.

The inhaler is not recommended to pregnant or lactating mothers, and to people suffering from asthma, or cardiovascular diseases should only be administrated under medical supervision.

When the inhaler is used for the first time side effects may be experienced like throat irritations and mild coughing, and tend to disappear on prolonged use. It’s important that the inhalers and the units are properly disposed after the prescribed course, because they can be poisonous for small children.