It is considered to be more dangerous than regular cigarettes, and there have been several instances of sudden respiratory failure and individuals choking to death
Former smokers live longer: after 10 to 15 years abstinence, the risk of dying almost returns to that of people who never smoked
Find oral substitutes for spit tobacco such as sunflower seeds, sugarless gum, xylitol candy and mints, and toothpicks
They include the following: Stomachache and loss of appetite Increased heart rate and blood pressure Headache Mouth-watering Quick, heavy breathing Dizziness or tremors Confusion and anxiety These symptoms of nic sickness then change within 30 minutes to up to four hours of being exposed to nicotine overdose or poisoning
Using smokeless tobacco may cause gum disease, and oral lesions other than cancer, such as leukoplakia (precancerous white patches in the mouth)
Visit the NICORETTE website (www.nicorette.co.za) to find the right NICORETTE product for you, then download your Quit Plan