Smoking is detrimental to overall health, and more so to respiratory health. Despite this fact being a piece of knowledge, many people develop nicotine dependency and are unable to quit smoking. That said, if one decides to quit the habit, there are several products to help them quit smoking for good. These include gums, pills, sprays, and nicotine patches that aim to reduce dependency.

Regardless of the reason for quitting, these products can help an individual through the process with minimal to no side effects and without interfering with their daily routine:

• Nicotine chewing gums
  One of the reasons many are unable to quit smoking is because of the craving for nicotine. Nicotine gums help reduce that craving, and they even indulge the mouth, quite similar to smoking a cigarette. One can find several over-the-counter nicotine chewing gums.
• Bupropion
  If an individual is finding it difficult to quit smoking, they can consult a doctor and opt for medications. Buproprion is a prescription medication that comes under the category of antidepressants. It has helped many tackle the withdrawal symptoms of quitting smoking, and it also helps reduce tobacco cravings. That said, it is certainly not recommended if one is vulnerable to seizures.
• Lozenges
  Lozenges are one of the best products to help a person quit smoking for good. They mostly come in the form of candies. Once an individual places the lozenge candy in their mouth, it takes 5-10 minutes to show effects. Lozenges also keep the mouth busy, which further ceases the craving to reach for a cigarette.
• Nicotine patches
  Nicotine patches vary in the degree of effects but have proved to be effective in helping people quit smoking. They can be applied on the skin for 16 or 24 hours (while one is awake). The 24-hour variants can be used by heavy smokers, and these patches can easily be worn beneath regular clothing. As soon as they are worn, they release nicotine into the bloodstream to help tackle the withdrawal symptoms and cease the craving to smoke.
• Nasal sprays
  Nasal sprays are easily available and commonly used to help people quit smoking. These easy-to-use sprays are quite similar to the sprays used to relieve nasal congestion. Instead of inhaling the spray, it is advisable to let the spray be in the nostril. Again, these swiftly deliver nicotine into the bloodstream, which efficiently stops the craving to smoke. Some side effects of nasal sprays are watery eyes, a runny nose, and irritation in the nasal cavity.

While most of these products are over the counter, it is advisable to use them under the supervision of a healthcare professional. One should constantly keep their doctor in the loop about their intention to quit smoking and ask them for suggestions and advice over how to go about it. Also, if one is taking any other medication, they should keep the doctor informed about the same.