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.
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.
Why does RFK Jr.’s voice sound raspy? Here’s what to know
As RFK Jr. appears on Capitol Hill for his confirmation hearing for HHS Secretary, some may notice that his voice sounds raspy and strained. Here's what to know about his disorder.
What is spasmodic dysphonia, the condition that impacts RFK Jr.'s voice?
The neurological condition can cause people like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to have voices that break and can sound "strangled."
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
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RFK Jr's Voice Explained
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will testify before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday, January 29, as he seeks confirmation as the nation's health secretary. Ahead of his confirmation hearing, articles about the sound of his voice and his spasmodic dysphonia have been in the news. This is what you need to know about the condition.
What is spasmodic dysphonia, the disorder affecting RFK Jr.’s voice?
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has struggled for decades with a rare disorder affecting his speech, causing his voice to sound strained and raspy when he speaks.
RFK Jr.'s confirmation hearing underway. Why does he talk like that? Spasmodic dysphonia
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has a condition called spasmodic dysphonia, which causes the sound of a raspy voice due to spasms in the vocal cords.
R.F.K. Jr Has Spasmodic Dysphonia, a Condition That Makes His Voice Raspy
Spasmodic dysphonia is a neurological condition that causes certain muscles in the “voice box,” or larynx, to spasm, often making the voice sound raspy, strained or breathy. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. started developing symptoms of the condition in 1996,
Why Does RFK Jr. Sound Have a Raspy Voice? Spasmodic Dysphonia Explained
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s (RFK) raspy sound has drawn attention, especially during his recent public appearances. While many have noticed this unique quality, the cause behind it is a medical condition known as spasmodic dysphonia.
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