Kennedy, Spasmodic Dysphonia

A rare brain disorder robbed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of his strong speaking voice
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has spasmodic dysphonia, a voice disorder caused by a malfunction in the brain. Here’s what to know.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Has Spasmodic Dysphonia — Here’s What That Is
Spasmodic dysphonia is a rare neurological disorder that causes involuntary spasms in the vocal cords, making speech strained, breathy, or hoarse.
Why does RFK Jr. sound like that? What to know about spasmodic dysphonia, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s rare neurological condition
Spasmodic dysphonia (SD), sometimes referred to as laryngeal dystonia, is a rare neurological condition impacting the voice and speech that impacts approximately 50,000 people in North America. For people with SD, muscles spasms in the larynx (also known as the voice box) cause the voice to sound tight, strangled or strained.
Why does RFK sound like that? Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vocal disorder explained
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. explains why his voice sounds raspy and strained, causing difficulty when he speaks. Here's more about spasmodic dyshphonia
Why does RFK Jr. sound like that? Explaining Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vocal disorder
Many noticed – and wondered why – his voice sounded raspy and apparently had difficulty speaking or getting words out.
Understanding spasmodic dysphonia, the condition behind RFK Jr.'s voice
One of the hottest topics in the coverage of his confirmation hearing was RFK Jr.'s unusually gruff speaking voice. But the raspy sound to his voice is not the result of an infection or respiratory condition;
Why is Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s voice raspy? What to know about spasmodic dysphonia
Kennedy's condition is called spasmodic dysphonia, which is a neurologic disorder that can affect the voice and speech by causing the muscles that generate a person’s voice to go into periods of spasm, according to Penn Medicine. It is a lifelong condition, but can be improved with treatment in some cases, according to Penn Medicine.
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