Credit: Getty Images. Patients with recurrent ear infections should be evaluated for cholesteatoma. In primary care settings, pediatric and adult patients can present with acute or chronic middle ear ...

Abnormal changes in the voice are called "hoarseness". When hoarse the voice may sound breathy, raspy, strained or show changes in volume or pitch. Voice changes are related to disorders in the sound ...

Weight training with a ruptured eardrum requires caution. Avoid intense lifts, keep your head level, and follow medical advice to protect your recovery and ear health.