How does the e-cigarette differ from the nicotine inhaler?
Nicotine inhalers are another form of FDA-approved nicotine replacement therapy. You need a doctor’s prescription to use them. The inhaler consists of a thin plastic tube. Inside is a cartridge that holds a measured amount of nicotine. You inhale on the mouth end of the tube and nicotine is delivered to the mouth. Again, the cartridges use gradually reduced amounts of nicotine as you withdraw from the drug. The nicotine inhaler is a proven effective method to help you quit smoking. E-cigarettes are still being researched in clinical trials. What else do I need to know about e-cigarettes? • E-cigarettes are not an FDA-approved nicotine replacement therapy. • Any statement that e-cigarettes are a safe and effective smoking cessation aid is not proven by the FDA or the World Health Organization. • The exact amount of nicotine inhaled through an electronic cigarette is not known. It and other chemicals in the cartridges likely vary among brands. • Nonsmokers may get hooked on nicotine if t
