Nicotine Gum Dependence After Successful Smoking Cessation in a Patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Case Report
Deeksha Joshi & Ravi Kumar Sharma · Asian Journal of Case Reports in Medicine and Health · 2026
Background: Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is a first-line treatment for smoking cessation and is considered safe for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, prolonged dependence on nicotine gum is an uncommon but recognised complication. Case Pre...
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10.9734/ajcrmh/2026/v9i1341