Sean Hannity Gives Health Update to Explain ‘Puffy Face and Raspy Voice’ After Viewers Express Concern

Sean Hannity clarified that he’s being treated for a pinched nerve following concern and speculation about his health from viewers who noticed that he has had a “puffy face and raspy voice” during recent episodes of his Fox News show.

Hannity says that the injury occurred while “training,” likely referring to his martial arts practice. The conservative anchor has said in the past that he trains four days per week in a blend of Krav Maga, jujitsu and kenpo. According to Hannity, the swelling and vocal issues are side effects of his prednisone prescription, but he’s doing well and remains active.

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“Thanks to everyone who has checked in. I’ve already addressed this several times on my radio show, but while training, I developed a painful pinched nerve in my neck,” he wrote on X on Wednesday. “My doctor put me on prednisone to reduce the inflammation, and while it’s helping, it led to laryngitis and some puffiness, which is normal for this medication.”

With some snark about the attention he’s receiving, Hannity continued, “I’m fine, recovering well, and still training, but apparently a few weeks of prednisone has generated more social media commentary than 30 years of ratings success. I appreciate all the concern and well wishes—including from members of the left-wing media. Sorry to disappoint them, but a pinched nerve, a raspy voice, and a puffy face aren’t taking me out anytime soon.”

Hannity hosts his self-titled Fox News show four times per week and his radio program “The Sean Hannity Show” five times per week.