Question

How can smoking cause me to lose my voice?

Answer 1

Cigarette smoke irritates your vocal cords, which can lead to long-term voice problems. Studies show that former and current smokers are about three times more likely to have a voice disorder than people who never smoke.

Smoking can also raise your risk of developing a small, non-cancerous growth called a polyp on your vocal cords. It can make your voice low, breathy, and hoarse.