What Is Spasmodic Dysphonia? RFK Jr.’s Condition Makes His Voice Raspy
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. started developing symptoms of the condition in 1996.
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What is spasmodic dysphonia, the disorder affecting RFK Jr.'s voice?
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has struggled for decades with a rare disorder affecting his speech, causing his voice to sound strained and raspy when he speaks.The Hill - 5d -
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