Constriction/tightness in throat/neck when using snus

[minusblindfold]

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]

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.

[Snusdog]

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

[texasmade]

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.