When you think about allergies, you probably think of a runny nose, itchy eyes, and sneezing. But they can also take a toll on your voice in several ways: 1  An allergic reaction can cause your vocal cords to swell.  Postnasal drip -- when mucus moves from your nose into your throat -- can irritate your vocal cords.
Smoking and other tobacco products can lead to gum disease by affecting the attachment of bone and soft tissue to your teeth.More specifically, it appears that smoking interferes with the normal function of gum tissue cells.This interference makes smokers more susceptible to infections, such as periodontal disease, and also seems to impair blood flow to the gums-which may affect wound healing.ore specifically, it appears that smoking interferes with the normal function of gum tissue cells. This interference makes smokers more susceptible to infections, such as periodontal disease, and also seems to impair blood flow to the gums-which may affect wound healing.
Alcohol may directly affect psoriasis by aggravating inflammation and drying out the skin. It may have an indirect affect by reducing the number of vitamins absorbed, which can affect immune function. Deficiencies in zinc and vitamin C are common in heavy drinking, and these can affect wound healing. Drinking a lot of alcohol also reduces sleep quality, and because itâs high in calories, can contribute to excess weight â and both high levels of body fat and a lack of sleep can aggravate inflammation in the body15.