Bogart–Bacall syndrome
A voice condition called Bogart-Bacall syndrome (BBS) is brought on by
mistreating or overusing the vocal chords.
During World War II, presenter Jack Brown of the Armed Forces Radio Services
conducts interviews with Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall.
The symptoms of BBS include primarily an extremely deep or harsh voice, or
dysphonia, and vocal exhaustion. Those who talk in a low-pitched voice are most
frequently afflicted, especially if they have poor breath control and vocal control.
The condition can affect both men and women.
Signs and symptoms
Signs and symptoms of Bogart–Bacall Syndrome can appear differently depending
on the vocal use of the individual. In singers, symptoms may appear more subtly
due to their extreme sensitivity to small changes in the laryngeal mechanism and
being able to control their laryngeal muscles more than the average person. This
vocal control can compensate for irritation, weakness, or change in vibration
patterns for the vocal folds. Signs and symptoms will vary on a case-by-case basis
and will depend on vocal strain and the degree of daily use. Women are also more
susceptible than men to experience heightened symptoms due to their increased
likelihood of speaking at a lower pitch in professional settings
Symptoms and signs
Depending on the person's vocal usage, Bogart-Bacall Syndrome symptoms and
signs may manifest differently. Due to their high sensitivity to even the smallest
alterations in the laryngeal mechanism and their greater ability to modulate their
laryngeal muscles than the normal person, vocalists may exhibit symptoms more
quietly. This vocal control can make up for discomfort, a lack of strength, or a shift
in the vocal folds' vibrational patterns. Signs and symptoms will vary according on
the specific circumstances, voice strain, and level of regular use. Due to their
propensity to talk at a lower pitch in professional situations, women are more
likely than males to develop intensified symptoms.
The following are examples of Bogart-Bacall symptoms:[10]
