Does Smoking Cause Laryngitis?

Smoking deprives your throat of moisture and can damage your vocal cords, which consistently increases your risk of laryngitis.

Does smoke cause laryngitis?

Initially, smoking causes hoarseness, which can lead to losing your voice – or even chronic laryngitis. Smoking can also result in other serious illnesses that affect the throat and voice.

Can smoking cause you to lose your voice?

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, noncancerous growth called a polyp on your vocal cords. It can cause your voice to become low, breathy, and hoarse.