Nicotine inhaler
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Nicotine inhaler | |
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Term | Nicotine inhaler |
Short definition | Nicotine - (pronounced) (NIH-cow-TEEN) An addictive, toxic chemical found in tobacco. It can also be made in the lab. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
nicotine inhaler - (pronounced) (NIH-cow-TEEN in-HAY-ler) device for inhaling (breathing in) small doses of nicotine through the mouth. The nicotine is absorbed through the mucous membranes in the mouth and lungs and enters the blood. This helps stop nicotine cravings and relieves symptoms that occur when a person tries to quit smoking. A prescription is required for nicotine inhalers
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nicotine inhaler
- Wikipedia's article - Nicotine inhaler
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