Tongue Burn, Tongue Afire, Raw-tongue... What is WRONG?!

[freestoke]

[Chemical burns, allergic reactions, etc.]

I never experienced it and never knew anyone firthand who has.

I keep hearing about perique allergy (I'd rather have the brain disease than perique allrergy) and possible ph issues but, again, no firsthand information. Feel free to add what you know.

For what it's worth, I seem to be allergic to Luxury Twist Flake. It isn't tongue bite, because it also creates a pebbly surface on my cheeks. Many claim to have allergic reactions (sneezing, clogged sinuses, etc.) to scented Lakelands, like Ennerdale and Cannon Plug.

As to pH, the smoke stream is alkaline and, if permitted to do so, will cause a caustic burn. Drink something acidic while you smoke, like beer or other carbonated beverage (carbonated water is slightly acidic), acidic fruit juices, tea, or coffee to neutralize the chemically basic condensation from the smoke.

I'd also learn to direct the smoke stream around the mouth, not letting it play directly onto the same place on the tongue for any appreciable time. Clenching more directs smoke toward the back teeth for the time that you do it. Allow the smoke to dissipate and cool before it strikes sensitive surfaces, ie, into more open areas in the mouth. Spread the chemicals around and they do less damage.