Constriction/tightness in throat/neck when using snus

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  • minusblindfold
    New Member
    • Aug 2015
    • 1

    Constriction/tightness in throat/neck when using snus

    Using snus for the first time and each time I get a constricted feeling in my neck/throat that lasts for a long time after I've taken the portion out. It's quite unpleasant and alarming because it feels like my throat is going to close up, even though it doesn't and I can still breathe just fine. Anyone else get this? will it go away with continued use? I hope so because other than this effect I really like snus, sooo much more than smoking. Googled it and apparently nicotine gum can cause 'apparant' tightening of the throat muscles as a side effect.
  • Andy105
    Member
    • Nov 2013
    • 1393

    #2
    Originally posted by minusblindfold View Post
    Using snus for the first time and each time I get a constricted feeling in my neck/throat that lasts for a long time after I've taken the portion out. It's quite unpleasant and alarming because it feels like my throat is going to close up, even though it doesn't and I can still breathe just fine. Anyone else get this? will it go away with continued use? I hope so because other than this effect I really like snus, sooo much more than smoking. Googled it and apparently nicotine gum can cause 'apparant' tightening of the throat muscles as a side effect.
    Welcome, Minus. I've never had that problem, even with higher nicotine snuses. I hope it's not a continued problem for you, and that its just a case of your body reacting to something new.

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    • Snusdog
      Member
      • Jun 2008
      • 6752

      #3
      It sounds to me like an allergic reaction. Does it happen with a single brand or with multiple brands.

      My guess is that it is a reaction to a flavoring ingredient.

      If you have a different brand and flavor profile of snus try that and see what happens (before you do please make sure you have an antihistamine (e.g. Benadryl) on your person).

      A reaction that restricts airflow is not something to try and just play through.

      Keep us posted and be careful
      When it's my time to go, I want to die peacefully in my sleep, like my uncle did....... Not screaming in terror like his passengers

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      • texasmade
        Member
        • Jan 2009
        • 4159

        #4
        could be too high of a nic content.
        should go away with some adjusting.
        Nicotine is a stimulant. same thing used to happen to me when i drank energy drinks or took adderall. Still happens sometimes if i drink too much coffee.

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