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Why Is My Voice Changing?

My voice seems to be changing as I get older. Is this normal?

Vocal cords age along with the rest of the body. These twin bands of connective tissue are located in the voice box (larynx), just above the windpipe (trachea). When you speak, the cords move together and vibrate, creating sound...

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