RFK Jr.'s raspy voice is due to spasmodic dysphonia. The neurological disorder produces muscle spasms in the voice box.

In his regular column, Dr James Le Fanu answers your questions. This week, a reader struggles with a progressively raspy ...

Kennedy's condition is called spasmodic dysphonia, which is a neurologic disorder that can affect the voice and speech by ...

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Kennedy Jr. appeared on Capitol Hill on Wednesday for his confirmation hearing as potential Health and Human Services secretary, some may have noticed his voice had a raspy, strained sound.

Spasmodic dysphonia can strain an individual's ability to speak, sometimes causing their voice to sound hoarse or breathy. Humming, laughing, singing, swallowing, and crying can also be impacted.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s raspy voice was on full display when his high-stakes confirmation hearing got underway Wednesday — as lawmakers grilled President Trump’s controversial pick to lead ...