A former rugby player experienced severe heart complications after using snus, a type of smokeless tobacco. He suffered tachycardia and required surgery to clean a scar on his heart. Experts warn that snus use can increase the risk of bacterial infection, especially for those with gum disease.
is taken by placing the tobacco patch behind the upper lip -which enables nicotine to be absorbed - and is common among sports stars.He told Midi Olympique: “When I got there , I stuck a snus against my gum and sat down while waiting for the bride and groom.
Sale of snus is illegal across the European Union, with the exception of Sweden, where it originated in the 18th century. Users hold the products against the lining of their mouths for extended periods of time, in order to allow nicotine to pass into the bloodstream. This is a particular risk for people with gum disease, which smokeless tobacco is known to cause, because it causes gaps for the bacteria to pass through.
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