@mario84: I would like to add that I did feel as though it was more than just a blockage, it felt like there was some inflammation there too, which is why I thought I was getting sick and it took half an hour before I felt normal again. Snuff is definitely an irritant.
Well, as far as the issue has been now, I dont think its an inflammation in my case, but at any rate im trying to get a feeling of not only what this problem is, but also how common and if others have felt compelled to give snuffing a break and whether or not that is necessary or helps. I’m not feeling any mucus blockage at this specific moment, it was there 2 hours ago, but like I said, I do seem to feel breathing being slightly impaired, ever so slightly. I wonder if maybe it’s because I’ve grown accustomed to the initially “opening” properties of menthol, and now normal breathing seems impaired in contrast… hm…
Could be nasal rebound caused by the menthol I guess. I can’t stand mentholated snuffs, so I’m afraid I don’t have any meaningful experience with them.
Snorting snuff will get into your sinus. It’s called snuff not snort.
Side effects related to the inside of your nose are dependent on what kind of snuff you use… Some snuffs give you a runny nose while others cause a hard armour plating to build up inside your nose. The plating is especially useful for those who suffer from hay fever because it keeps pollen from coming into contact with the mucus membrane inside of your nose.
Pleasure. That’s the main side effect I have noticed.
Sweaty palms after continual use; runny nose with some snuffs; congestion. The first two don’t bother me. For the congestion I take decongestant spray once or twice a day. I also use a non medicated sea water and aloe vera spray twice a day. I don’t know if this is advisable/recommended but it works. I will probably invest in a neti pot at some point. It’s all worth it for the enjoyment of snuff. Better than my 20 a day habit.