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What to Know About Spasmodic Dysphonia, the Condition That Affects RFK Jr.’s Voice

Spasmodic dysphonia is considered a task-specific type of dystonia, which means it affects regular speech. It’s less likely to impact other types of vocal activities, Frankford says, including laughing, crying, whispering, and sometimes even singing.

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.

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What is spasmodic dysphonia? The condition that makes RFK Jr sound 'strangled’

What is spasmodic dysphonia? The condition that makes RFK Jr sound 'strangled’ - Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services previously said that he ‘can’t stand’ his voice

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Why does RFK sound like that? Is RFK sick?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has publicly disclosed his diagnosis with spasmodic dysphonia. Learn more about this rare voice ...

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