According to Rehman and Iroku, you should consult with a doctor before using nicotine patches if you are: Actively smoking A person with a history of heart disease, heart attacks, serious arrhythmias, or hypertension Pregnant although you should not be using any tobacco products while pregnant due to their ability to cause birth defects Breastfeeding A person with type 1 diabetes Diagnosed with kidney, liver, overactive thyroid, peptic ulcer, or gastroesophageal reflux diseases Insider's takeaway Nicotine patches are an effective way to quit smoking
And I guess as a last thing I uploaded some things over the last week or two to the etsy store so heres a little widget with a preview
Certain flavouring chemicals, like diacetyl, have also been associated with bronchiolitis obliterans ("popcorn lung"), a serious and irreversible condition
And in some ways, they are right
But theres still a long way to go before we can know if the same is true in people and how large of a cancer risk it could pose