Smoking's impact: Vocal changes linked to cigarette use

Smoking can change how your voice sounds.

When you smoke, the delicate parts of your voice box get irritated and inflamed.

This makes your voice sound lower, rougher, and scratchier.

Singers like Adele and Lady Gaga worry about this.

When you quit smoking, the swelling usually goes down, and your voice box can start to get back to normal.

This shows how important it is to protect your voice from cigarette smoke.