Why would a tobacco user who has no other symptoms of a cold feel like she may have one?
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The chew has a bitter taste, which sometimes causes a choking cough as it is swallowed.

The smoke from the cigarette tickles the nose to create repetitive sneezing.

The snuff irritates the lining of the mouth, causing excessive coughing.

The tar burned off the cigarette gets in the lungs, causing mucus buildup and making a person cough.

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The tar burned off the cigarette gets in the lungs, causing mucus buildup and making a person cough.

Tar and other smoke irritants damage cilia and increase mucus production, producing a “smoker’s” cough and phlegm that can feel like a cold.