Association between Lung Function and Vocal Affections Arising from Tobacco Consumption.
Karoline Weber Dos Santos1, Simone Soares Echeveste2, Deisi Cristina Gollo Marques Vidor3
1Speech Language Pathologist by Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre-UFCSPA. Mastering Post Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences - emphasis on Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation - UFCSPA.
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
|May 21, 2015
Summary
Smoking significantly impairs vocal health and lung vital capacity. Smokers experience voice disorders and reduced pulmonary function, directly linked to smoking duration and intensity.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Public Health
Background:
- Smoking is a primary risk factor for various diseases.
- The impact of smoking on vocal health requires thorough investigation.
- Understanding these effects is crucial for public health initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the influence of smoking on vocal production.
- To compare lung vital capacity between smokers and nonsmokers.
- To establish the relationship between smoking habits and vocal parameters.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study design was employed.
- 24 smokers and 24 nonsmokers were compared.
- Vocal assessments and spirometric evaluations were conducted to measure vital lung capacity.
Main Results:
- Smokers exhibited diminished lung vital capacity compared to nonsmokers.
- Voice production parameters were negatively affected in smokers.
- Decreased pulmonary vital capacity correlated with voice changes, particularly carrying capacity.
- Smoking duration and intensity directly impacted phonation time.
Conclusions:
- Smoking leads to voice disorders primarily through lung weakness.
- Vocal structure interference and impaired lung function contribute to smoking-induced voice changes.
- Reduced pulmonary capacity significantly affects vocal production in smokers.
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