What Is Tympanometry?
Tympanometry is a quick and painless diagnostic test that helps assess how well your middle ear is functioning. At Wigan Hearing, we use this test to check the movement of your eardrum in response to changes in air pressure.
How Does the Test Work?
During tympanometry, a small probe is gently inserted into your ear canal. This probe slightly changes the pressure inside your ear and emits soft sounds. These actions allow us to monitor how your eardrum moves in response—an important indicator of middle ear health.
Why Might You Need a Tympanometry Test?
This test is helpful for identifying:
Fluid in the middle ear
Blocked or infected ears
A perforated eardrum
Eustachian tube dysfunction
Otosclerosis (where the small bones in the middle ear become fixed)
These conditions can often go unnoticed but may lead to hearing difficulties, balance issues, or ear discomfort.
What Makes Tympanometry Different?
Unlike basic hearing screenings, tympanometry gives us detailed insight into middle ear function. It does not measure hearing directly; rather, it complements hearing tests by showing us what’s happening behind the eardrum.
What Should You Expect?
The procedure only takes a few minutes and is entirely safe. You may feel a light change in pressure—similar to being in a plane—but it isn’t painful. Best of all, you get your results immediately, and our audiologist will clearly explain what they mean.
Why Choose Wigan Hearing?
At Wigan Hearing, we combine tympanometry with other advanced assessments such as:
Video otoscopy
Speech-in-noise testing
3D ear scanning
This means we’re able to offer a complete and personalised understanding of your hearing health.
Book a Tympanometry or Ear Pressure Test in Wigan
If you’ve been experiencing blocked ears, hearing changes, or frequent infections, tympanometry can help identify the root of the issue.
📍 Visit our independent hearing clinic in Standish for a fast and accurate assessment.
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