- I R R I T A T I O N
Excessive smoking can irritate the vocal
folds and dry the vocal cord mucosa. It can
cause excessive sputum and a vocal cord
sense of irritation . - C H R O N I C C O U G H
Coughing and excessive throat clearing
are increased in smokers. Coughing causes
the vocal folds to hit each other forcefully
to expel mucus. This increases vocal fold
irritation and swelling - C H R O N I C L A R Y N G I T I S
Chronic exposure to tobacco chemicals
leads to a chronic state of inflammation in
the airway. This leads to chronic laryngitis,
ongoing inflammation, vocal cord swelling
and voice loss or hoarseness - P O L Y P S
Smoking can predispose to growths on the
vocal folds. Polyps cause a deeper voice, if
too big, they can block the airway.
5. R E I N K E ‘ S E D E M A
Smoking causes fluid collection in the
vocal folds.This causes the voice to be
deep and hoarse.This is more common in
female smoker’s
6. L E U K O P L A K I A
By definition, it is a white thick patch that
cannot be scrapped off easily. Happens
due to chronic irritation from exposure to
tobacco irritants. It is precancerous
7. C A N C E R
Smokers have a risk of various cancers
such as oral cancer and laryngeal cancer
than non smokers and all affect voice
and articulation