Nicotine replacement therapy
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is a medically-approved way to take nicotine by means other than tobacco. It is used to help with quitting smoking or stopping chewing tobacco. It increases the chance of quitting smoking by about 50% to 70%.[1]
Pronunciation
Nicotine Replacement Therapy: /nɪˈkoʊtiːn rɪˈpleɪsmənt ˈθɛrəpi/
Etymology
The term "Nicotine Replacement Therapy" is derived from the name of the alkaloid "Nicotine" discovered in the tobacco plant, named after Jean Nicot, the French ambassador to Portugal, who sent tobacco seeds to Paris in 1550. "Replacement Therapy" refers to the process of replacing the nicotine obtained from smoking or chewing tobacco with medically approved nicotine products.
Types of NRT
There are five types of NRT:
Each type works in a different way and has its own benefits and risks. The choice of NRT often depends on personal preference and the smoker's lifestyle.
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