1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Ear, Nose, Throat

  4. Question about 2nd Hand smoke. Of time?

Question about 2nd Hand smoke.

2017-08-21 13:43:02
What can happen to your vocal cords/ voice if you breathe in 2nd hand smoke for a long period of time? Thank you for your time
27 Views

Answers (1)

Smoking or inhalation of smoke will definitely injure your vocal cord in long run. Though chances of cancer are less but chances of chronic inflammation and voice changes are significant. It is advisable to avoid smoke as much as possible

Answered2017-08-22 05:43:28

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Articles you may like

Find Your Dream Job With These 4 Questions

Ms.Nikita Vyas

“Ugh! The Monday Blues!”“Damn it's Monday again!”Monday blues are a common symptom of unhappiness at work front. It’s ve ... Read more

3 Questions That Can Change the Way You Think

Mr.Guruprasad Shivakamat

"The quality of life depends on the quality of questions you ask" Tony RobinsEven if this feels like an exaggerated view ... Read more

How Looks and Health Go Hand in Hand?

Dr.Sachin Goel

In today’s technology savvy and jet speed lifestyle, stress and tensions become part of our lives. However, you cannot a ... Read more

Are You in the Hands of an Expert?

Dr Deepali Agarwal

HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR PLASTIC SURGEON:ARE IN SAFE HANDS?Information on aesthetic plastic surgery is readily available from ... Read more

Second-Hand Smoke: The Invisible Health Threat

Dr.Amit Tak

Second-hand smoke, also known as passive smoke or environmental tobacco smoke (ETS), refers to the smoke that non-smoke ... Read more

Preventing Cycling Arm and Hand Injuries

Dr.Anjali Agarwal(PT)

As spring brings warmer weather and adds daylight hours, biking fever spreads! Although biking is fun and can be good fo ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Gap in vocal cords

865 Views
Hi, i am having gap in my left vocal cord. Good thing is that it's vibrating but there has been a gap. It ...Read More

Acute Laryngitis, Nodules of Vocal Cords

476 Views
Dear DR, My brother is suffering from acute laryngitis, nodules of vocal cords, because of which he is un ...Read More

Hoarse voice

413 Views
Hoarse voice since last 1 month. No cold or fever or no pain in throat. Vocal cords feel strained.

Vocal Cords Nodules

285 Views
I have recently developed nodules in my vocal cords and due to that my voice has become hoarse and i also ...Read More

Gyap between vocal cords

249 Views
Underwent laryngoscopy and found there is a gyap between my vocal cords and so there's a combination of ...Read More

Vocal cord swelling chronic laryngitis

71 Views
I m 24 yrs old female i have laryngitis with husky and tired voice since 10 months can i do subvocalizati ...Read More

Vocal cord

48 Views
I was having vocal cord bilateral ulcer lost whole voice.. after 3 months i got my voice but its complete ...Read More

My vocal cords have nodules so what l do

131 Views
My vocal cords have nodules so what l can do to overcome this problem And l also go with many ENT 's pri ...Read More

Vocal code leukoplakia hotness voice

108 Views
I had severe horeness of voice for last 1 and half month I just saw one ent I had habbit of smoking for 4 ...Read More

Baby vocal voice

96 Views
Hello My baby is 33 month old.. Today when she wakeup her voice is heavy ( like awaaz bhari ari h) Yeste ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.