Creator: Dr. Trupti Shirole
Keywords: Health Hazards of Smoking, stroke, fatty acids, atherosclerosis, thrombus formation

Written by Dr. Trupti Shirole, BAMS, CGO

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Nithin Jayan, MBBS, DNB

Last Updated on Aug 18, 2016

Health Hazards of Smoking - Stroke and Laryngeal Polyps

Smoking causes deposition of fatty deposits in the blood vessels which is called atherosclerosis. Slowing of blood flow also occurs which in turn can lead to thrombus formation. This can result in stroke.

The risk of stroke due to cigarette smoking is dose related i.e. the more number of cigarettes one smokes, greater is the risk of stroke.

Chronic smokers often develop a persistent hoarse voice and sometimes a soft, benign growth in the voice cords called vocal cord polyps which might need surgical removal.

Published on Sep 23, 2014
Last Updated on Aug 18, 2016

Comments

Wahono Friday, February 6, 2015

indeed a very serious disease is very scary at all, if not promptly removed, the safety of our lives at stake, thanks for the share that you have provided and may be useful for us all, greetings Obat Aborsi Aman

jaysaha Saturday, October 5, 2013

This time i am very much trying to quit, kindly let me know if u can be of any help though i know about the hazards.

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