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Tympanometryisatestthatmeasuresthemovementofyoureardrum,ortympanicmembrane.Alongwithothertests,itmayhelpdiagnoseamiddleearproblem.

What is tympanometry?

Tympanometry provides a way, along with a physical exam, for doctors to diagnose and monitor problems in the middle ear.

The middle ear is located behind the tympanic membrane[1], also known as the eardrum.

Tympanometry can help diagnose disorders that can lead to hearing loss[2], especially in children[3]. The test measures the movement of your tympanic membrane in response to changes in pressure.

The tympanic membrane is a thin tissue that separates the middle[4] and outer segments of the ear[5]. The results of tympanometry are recorded on a graph called a tympanogram.

The test can help your doctor determine if you have:

Your child’s doctor[6] may perform tympanometry every few weeks for several months to ...