What Is Tympanometry? | Tympanometry Wigan
Tympanometry is a quick, non-invasive test we use at Wigan Hearing to check the health of your middle ear. It helps us understand how your eardrum and the tiny bones behind it are working. If you’re dealing with blocked ears, hearing loss, or frequent infections, tympanometry in Wigan could be a crucial part of your diagnosis.
How Tympanometry Works
During the test, we gently place a soft probe into your ear canal. This probe changes the air pressure in the ear and plays a series of tones. These changes allow us to see how well your eardrum moves.
If the eardrum is not moving as it should, it can suggest:
Fluid trapped behind the eardrum (effusion)
A middle ear infection
A tear or hole in the eardrum (perforation)
Eustachian tube dysfunction (pressure imbalance)
Otosclerosis (a stiffening of the tiny bones in the ear)
By assessing how your ear responds to these pressure changes, tympanometry gives us valuable insight into what’s going on inside.
When Is Tympanometry Recommended?
We may recommend tympanometry in Wigan if you:
Frequently get ear infections
Have muffled hearing or pressure in the ears
Are experiencing persistent earache
Have trouble equalising pressure when flying
Need help diagnosing unexplained hearing loss
Children and adults alike benefit from this test, especially if their symptoms are hard to explain through hearing tests alone.
What to Expect at Wigan Hearing
The test is painless and takes just a few minutes. You’ll sit comfortably while our audiologist performs the test. You don’t need to do anything except stay still and relaxed.
We’ll then explain your results in plain English and discuss any follow-up care if needed. At Wigan Hearing, we combine tympanometry testing with other advanced diagnostics like speech audiometry and otoscopy to ensure a full picture of your ear health.
Why Choose Wigan Hearing?
As a trusted, independent hearing clinic in Standish, we provide more than just hearing aids. We offer comprehensive diagnostics to help you take control of your hearing health. People travel to us from Wigan, Shevington, Parbold, Appley Bridge, and beyond for our caring, honest approach.
You don’t need a referral, and appointments are often available the same week.
Ready to Book Tympanometry in Wigan?
If you’re concerned about your ears or want to understand your hearing better, we’re here to help.
📞 Call: 01257 444044
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