Can Nicotine Gum Cause Sore Throat?

There are many methods to nicotine consumption. My method of choice was gum. However, after a few months in of using gum I noticed my throat became slightly sore, dry and scratchy. After discontinuing the gum, It stopped in a week. Could it have been the gum? is this a common side effect for most people? Do smokers experience similar symptoms as well?

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