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Vocalek · 10-19-2009, 04:59 AM

I chew about 6-8 pieces of nicotine gum per day. I have noticed that sometimes when I have the gum in my mouth that I get a tickle at the back of my throat and start this dry cough.

Taking a drink of liquid helps, as does spitting out the gum.

Just wondered if anyone else has noticed this.

TropicalBob · 10-19-2009, 02:12 PM

This happens with all nicotine products designed for mouth absorption -- snus, Stonewall, Nicorette, etc. Sometimes, a hit of nicotine will wash into the throat and cause a muscle spasm. This same spasm is the "throat hit" of the upper airways that some smokers crave. It usualy passes quickly.

Nasal snuff, if inhaled too deeply, will run down into the throat and likewise set off a coughing spasm.

10-19-2009, 04:59 AM	#1
Vocalek Super Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 611	Nicotine Gum Makes Me Cough I chew about 6-8 pieces of nicotine gum per day. I have noticed that sometimes when I have the gum in my mouth that I get a tickle at the back of my throat and start this dry cough. Taking a drink of liquid helps, as does spitting out the gum. Just wondered if anyone else has noticed this. __________________

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10-19-2009, 02:12 PM	#2
TropicalBob ECF Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Port Charlotte, FL USA Posts: 5,076	This happens with all nicotine products designed for mouth absorption -- snus, Stonewall, Nicorette, etc. Sometimes, a hit of nicotine will wash into the throat and cause a muscle spasm. This same spasm is the "throat hit" of the upper airways that some smokers crave. It usualy passes quickly. Nasal snuff, if inhaled too deeply, will run down into the throat and likewise set off a coughing spasm.