Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., a nominee for a high governmental position, has spoken openly about his struggle with spasmodic dysphonia, a rare neurological condition affecting speech. This disorder causes involuntary muscle spasms in the vocal cords, resulting in a raspy voice. It affects roughly 1 in 100,000 people and can lead to significant communication challenges. Kennedy, diagnosed in his early forties, notes that despite the difficulties, regular use of his voice may strengthen it, providing a unique perspective on living with this condition.
Spasmodic dysphonia is a severe voice disorder impacting individuals' ability to speak clearly, causing involuntary vocal cord spasms that produce a raspy or creaky voice.
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. shares his experience managing spasmodic dysphonia, highlighting how the condition, while challenging, also makes use of his voice strengthen it over time.
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