Bogart-Bacall Syndrome

Bogart-Bacall Syndrome is a vocal misuse disorder.

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Persons who speak or sing out of their normal range can experience vocal fatigue of dysphonia, commonly known as lisping. The persons most commonly afflicted are those who speak in a low-pitched voice, particularly if they have poor breath and vocal control. They syndrome can affect both males and females.

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Despite the name of the syndrome, neither Humphrey Bogart nor Lauren Bacall were known to suffer from this syndrome, rather it is named after them for their low-pitch manner of speaking.

Related Topics:
Humphrey Bogart - Lauren Bacall

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Treatment usually involves vocal training and speech therapy.

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