Understanding Spasmodic Dysphonia: The Condition Affecting RFK Jr.'s Voice

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he has a condition known as spasmodic dysphonia that causes his 'terrible' voice. Here's what typically causes it, and how it's treated.

Earlier this year, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shared that he has a voice condition called spasmodic dysphonia that causes his "terrible" voice.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. once revealed the cause of what he called his “terrible” voice: a condition called spasmodic dysphonia., the current nominee to run the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said that he “can’t stand” the sound of his voice. “My voice doesn’t really get tired,” the 70-year-old continued, “But the injury is neurological, so actually, the more I use the voice, the stronger it tends to get.” He added, “If I could sound better, I would.

, director of the Division of Laryngology at Massachusetts Eye and Ear and assistant professor of otolaryngology–head and neck surgery at Harvard Medical School, told. “My analogy is to imagine trying to run a marathon on your arms instead of your legs,” he said. “You’re overusing these muscles tremendously.

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