Why do the voices of the elderly tend to waver?

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Why do the voices of the elderly tend to waver?

2006-12-06 13:30:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health

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the tendons and muscles in the vocal cords tend to become laxed and weak.

2006-12-06 13:34:32 · answer #1 · answered by Curly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

They generally have decreasing pulmonary function, which just means that they have a hard time breathing and gets tired easily.Even talking is tiring and they have to stop midsentence to take a breath.

2006-12-06 21:39:38 · answer #2 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

because as we age...our bodies break down...vocal cords are a part of the aging body...

2006-12-06 21:39:11 · answer #3 · answered by KT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋