Tymp (Tympanometry)
A rapid, objective evaluation of middle ear pressure, eardrum compliance, and ossicular chain mobility with instant computer-generated tympanogram curves.
What is Tympanometry?
Tympanometry is a quick and painless diagnostic test that evaluates the condition of the middle ear and the mobility of the eardrum (tympanic membrane). It helps detect problems such as fluid buildup, eustachian tube dysfunction, ear infections, or a perforated eardrum.
During the test, a small probe is gently placed into the ear canal, which changes air pressure and measures the eardrum’s response. The results are recorded on a graph called a tympanogram.
Tympanometry is especially useful for both children and adults who experience hearing difficulties, frequent ear infections, or a feeling of fullness in the ear. It's a valuable tool in diagnosing middle ear conditions and guiding effective treatment.
Why is Tympanometry Important?
Fluid in the Middle Ear (Otitis Media with Effusion)
Detects asymptomatic serous or glue-like fluid trapped behind the eardrum, a leading cause of conductive hearing loss in school-going children and adults following colds.
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (Pressure Imbalance)
Identifies difficulty equalizing middle ear pressure with atmospheric pressure, commonly presenting as ear popping, clicking, pain during flights, or muffled hearing.
Perforated (Ruptured) Eardrum
Measures physical ear canal volume (ECV) to accurately identify microscopic or hidden tympanic membrane tears and monitor healing progression.
Earwax Blockage & Canal Obstruction
Confirms whether deep cerumen impaction or foreign bodies are preventing sound waves from reaching the tympanic membrane.
Ossicular Chain Abnormalities
Diagnoses stiffness (such as Otosclerosis) or discontinuity/disarticulation of the three tiny middle ear bones (Malleus, Incus, Stapes).