A quick, painless check of how well your eardrum moves and how your middle ear is functioning.
Tympanometry checks the physical condition of the middle ear — including fluid build-up, eardrum stiffness, and Eustachian tube function — rather than how well you hear.
A small probe placed at the entrance of the ear canal varies air pressure while measuring how much sound the eardrum reflects back, producing a graph called a tympanogram.
It is often performed alongside a Pure Tone Audiogram: the audiogram shows how well you hear, and tympanometry helps explain why, if a middle-ear cause is involved.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1–2 minutes per ear |
| Preparation | None needed; mention if you currently have a cold or blocked nose |
| What Happens | A soft probe seals the ear canal, air pressure is varied, and a graph of eardrum movement (tympanogram) is produced |
| Who It's For | Anyone with ear fullness, suspected fluid, recurrent infections, or before hearing aid fitting |
Tympanometry helps confirm whether symptoms like ear fullness or a recent drop in hearing are coming from the middle ear.
Signs to Watch For
| Other Reasons for Referral
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Quick, Same-Day ResultsYour tympanogram is generated and reviewed with you within minutes. | Combined With Hearing TestingOften paired with a Pure Tone Audiogram in the same visit for a fuller picture. | |
Paediatric-FriendlyWell-suited to children, who are prone to recurrent ear infections and fluid build-up. | Clear Next StepsIf a treatable middle-ear condition is found, our ENT team can plan next steps on the same visit. | |
No. You may feel brief pressure in the ear canal, similar to an aeroplane descending, but it is not painful.
No. It checks the eardrum and middle ear, not how well you hear. It's often done alongside a Pure Tone Audiogram for a complete picture.
Standard tympanometry works well from around 6–7 months of age. Younger infants may need a specialised version — your audiologist can advise.
Your audiologist or ENT doctor examines your ear and correlates the result with your symptoms to decide on monitoring, medication, or further care.
Check your middle ear function at Apollo Clinic, Shyamnagar.
Disclaimer: The information on this page is general and is not a substitute for a consultation with a qualified audiologist or ENT specialist. Test results should always be interpreted by a professional in the context of your full clinical picture. All procedures are performed after clinical assessment and informed consent.
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