Why would a tobacco user who has no other symptoms of a cold feel like she may have one?

The chew has a bitter taste, which sometimes causes a choking cough as it is swallowed.The chew has a bitter taste, which sometimes causes a choking cough as it is

swallowed. Additionally, tobacco use can irritate the throat and nasal passages, leading to a feeling of congestion or discomfort that may mimic the symptoms of a cold. Other possible reasons could include an increase in mucus production or throat irritation caused by the tobacco.