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Smoking significantly increases vocal tract discomfort (VTD) in smokers compared to non-smokers. Smokers reported more frequent and severe VTD symptoms, including irritation and soreness, highlighting a key health concern.

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Area of Science:

  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Smoking poses significant risks to the human body, particularly the vocal tract.
  • Smokers frequently experience laryngeal and vocal tract symptoms, including physical discomfort.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and compare vocal tract discomfort (VTD) in smokers versus healthy non-smokers.
  • To quantify the frequency and severity of VTD symptoms in these two groups.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 48 male smokers and 48 age-matched male non-smokers participated.
  • Vocal tract discomfort was assessed using the Persian version of the VTD scale.
  • Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS, with the Mann-Whitney U test for group comparisons.

Main Results:

  • Smokers reported significantly higher VTD frequency and severity across most symptoms (P < 0.05), excluding aches.
  • The most prevalent VTD symptoms in smokers were irritation, soreness, and tickling.
  • Significant differences in total VTD frequency and severity scores were observed between smokers and non-smokers.

Conclusions:

  • Smoking is associated with increased physical vocal tract discomfort.
  • Findings underscore the negative impact of smoking on vocal tract health and inform potential interventions for smokers.