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Nicotine is delivered to the brain through smoking, chewing, or sniffing tobacco. Nicotine is an addictive agent. Common names for nicotine products include smokes, cigs, butts, chew, dip, spit, or snuff. Habitual nicotine use leads to many debilitating medical conditions.

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      Dry Socket Article
      • What is a dry socket?
      • What causes a dry socket?
      • What are risk factors for getting dry socket?
      • What are dry socket symptoms and signs?
      • How is a dry socket diagnosed?
      • What is the treatment for a dry socket?
      • Are there home remedies for dry socket?
      • What is the average healing time for a dry socket?
      • What is the prognosis for a dry socket?
      • Is it possible to prevent a dry socket?
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      Hiccups Article
      • Hiccup facts
      • Why do we hiccup?
      • What causes hiccups?
      • What about hiccups in infants and babies?
      • What are the symptoms of hiccups?
      • When should I contact my doctor for hiccups?
      • How are hiccups diagnosed?
      • How can I stop, get rid of, or cure hiccups?
      • Are there any complications of hiccups?
      • Can hiccups be prevented?
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      Cough Article
      • Chronic cough facts
      • What is chronic cough?
      • What are causes of chronic cough?
      • What are the different types of coughs?
      • How is chronic cough treated?
      • Are there home remedies for chronic cough?
      • Can chronic cough be prevented?
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      Seizure (Epilepsy) Article
      • Epilepsy Facts*
      • Introduction
      • What is epilepsy?
      • What causes epilepsy?
      • What are the different kinds of seizures?
      • Focal seizures
      • Generalized seizures
      • What are the different kinds of epilepsy?
      • When are seizures not epilepsy?
      • First seizures
      • Febrile seizures
      • Nonepileptic events
      • Eclampsia
      • How is epilepsy diagnosed?
      • Can epilepsy be prevented?
      • How can epilepsy be treated?
      • How does epilepsy affect daily life?
      • Are there special risks associated with epilepsy?
      • What research is being done on epilepsy?
      • How can I help research on epilepsy?
      • What to do if you see someone having a seizure
      • Conclusion
      • Where can I get more information?

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