Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated as U.S. health secretary, manages a rare vocal disorder with Botox.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated to be the U.S. health secretary, has a raspy voice due to spasmodic dysphonia, a rare neurological condition affecting about 50,000 North Americans. The disorder causes involuntary spasms in vocal cords, leading to a strained, strangled, or breathy voice. Kennedy manages his condition with Botox injections every four months. Despite his vocal challenges, he is set to face Senate confirmation hearings.
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