Tympanometry Testing in Anytown
Tympanometry is a test of the middle ear. It measures how your eardrum responds to changes in air pressure, helping detect fluid, infections, or blockages in the middle ear. The test can also measure ear canal volume and detects fluid, perforations, or blockages.
What to Expect
- A small probe is placed in your ear canal.
- Gentle air pressure changes occur behind the eardrum, measuring eardrum movement.
- Readings include middle ear pressure, ear canal volume, and peak compliance are displayed on a graph.
- The shape of the graph shows the audiologist how your eardrum responds to air changes.
- Quick, painless, and informative results.
Tympanometry testing shows if your eardrum moves in the correct way, or if it is too stiff, moves too much or has a hole in it. Testing helps detect middle ear fluid, which is common in children or in adults after an infection. It can also differentiate between conductive hearing loss and other types of hearing loss, ensuring you get the right diagnosis and treatment.
Care and Treatment
- If fluid or infection is present, medical treatment or referral may be necessary.
- Clearing blockages can restore hearing without needing hearing aids.
Middle ear testing is especially important in children ages 3-5. Young children are more likely to have hearing loss due to middle ear problems, like ear infections.
Take the Next Step
Schedule your appointment at ABC Hearing Aid Center and discover how better hearing can improve every part of your life.
Call 555-555-5555 or contact us online to schedule an appointment at ABC Hearing Aid Center today.