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Tympanometry



Ear anatomy
Ear anatomy
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Tympanometry

Alternative Names:

Tympanogram
Normal Values:

The normal pressure inside the middle ear is 100 daPa (a very small amount). The tympanic membrane should appear smooth and symmetrical.


What abnormal results mean:

Tympanometry may reveal any of the following:

  • Fluid in the middle ear
  • Perforated ear drum
  • Impacted ear wax
  • Scarring of the tympanic membrane
  • Lack of contact between the conduction bones of the middle ear
  • A tumor in the middle ear



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