1 Hoarseness is an abnormal change in the voice. 2  The most common cause of hoarseness is acute laryngitis. 3  The underlying cause of hoarseness can usually be diagnosed by a health care professional based on the patient's history and physical exam.  The treatment for hoarseness depends on the underlying cause.
Smoking during pregnancy reduces the growth and health of babies and increases the risks of a number of complications and illnesses for both the mother and baby. Babies born to women who smoke during pregnancy have a greater chance of premature birth, low birth weight, stillbirth and infant mortality.Smoking during pregnancy can also affect the development of babies' lungs which increases the risk for many health problems. ,abies born to women who smoke during pregnancy have a greater chance of premature birth, low birth weight, stillbirth and infant mortality. Smoking during pregnancy can also affect the development of babies' lungs which increases the risk for many health problems. ,
Alcohol and Drug Use During Pregnancy. Using drugs (both legal and illegal) while you are pregnant puts your baby at BIOLOGICAL risk for future behavioral and developmental problems. If you are pregnant or considering becoming pregnant, help prevent birth defects by NOT using alcohol, drugs or tobacco.lcohol can cause damage in the brain of children and adolescents as well. The brain goes through a lot of changes during adolescence [ages 12-21] and alcohol can seriously damage long-and short-term growth-including negative effects to memory and impulse control mechanisms.