Tympanometry
Medical tests
Audiovestibular medicine
What is tympanometry?
Tympanometry is a test to evaluate the functioning of the middle ear and the tympanic membrane. The test measures the movement of the tympanic membrane in response to changes in pressure. The results are recorded on a graph called a tympanogram.
Why is tympanometry performed?
Tympanometry can diagnose disorders th