I Used To Smoke, Is My Voice Ok?

The effects that smoking can have on the human voice can, for some, be quite catastrophic:

• Smoking 'thins' your vocal cords and take the elasticity out of them. This creates a limited vocal range and tone color. For some, it also means complete hoarseness.
  
• It also enhances or brings on symptoms of asthma, which creates breathing difficulties, which often result in lack of breath control and breath support.
  

  
   

  
   

  Once you've quit smoking, CONGRATS! But now the work begins
  

  
   

  Be aware that while, with training and practice, you can 'oil' your voice back up and get it in great shape, some damage may ne irreparable.
  

  
   

  In that case,
  

1. get with your ENT doctor to check your current status.
   
2. Take the time to learn keys that will keep your voice its healthiest as you embark on this new chapter!