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A member asked:

Can spitting frequently while smoking a cigar (non-inhaling) significantly decrease the amount of nicotine that diffuses through my mouth ?

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Not really : The nicotine is absorbed through oral mucous membranes on puffing. Spitting makes no difference.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 8/28/2019

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Nicotine Absorption: It is absorbed through buccal mucosa primarily, so not sure that spitting will make a big difference.

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/3/2019

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