Robert F. Kennedy Jr. explains why his voice sounds raspy and strained, causing difficulty when he speaks. Here's more about ...

Spasmodic dysphonia is a rare neurological disorder that causes involuntary spasms in the vocal cords, making speech strained ...

Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) and laryngeal obstruction are conditions that affect the upper airway, leading to breathing difficulties. These disorders can often be mistaken for asthma or other ...

Diane Rehm, who was a nationally known radio talk-show host for decades and now has a podcast, has a form of dystonia that ...

Kennedy has a rare disorder called spasmodic dysphonia ... The spasms sometimes make the vocal cords very tight, making the voice sound strained. When the vocal cords come apart, the voice ...

Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) following pediatric cardiac surgery has also been a topic of investigation. A study reported that VCD occurred in a notable percentage of patients post-surgery ...

Spasmodic dysphonia is considered a task-specific type of dystonia, which means it affects regular speech. It’s less likely ...

As RFK Jr. appears on Capitol Hill for his confirmation hearing for HHS Secretary, some may notice that his voice sounds ...