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Simply so, what is a normal Tympanogram?

The tympanogram curve has a normal maximum height that occurs at a pressure close to zero and the width of the curve is normal. This is referred to as a type A tracing. In this figure, the ear canal volume is normal.

Secondly, what causes a type as Tympanogram? Auditory, Vestibular, and Visual Impairments A Type A tympanogram indicates normal middle ear status. Reduced mobility of the tympanic membrane caused by a stiffened middle ear system can cause a shallow peak on the tympanogram, called a Type A_s tympanogram.

Just so, does a Tympanogram hurt?

Tympanometry is not uncomfortable and shouldn't cause any pain. It may feel a little strange to have the soft ear bud in the ear and the change in air pressure is noticeable, but not any more noticeable than an air pressure change in an airplane.

How is audiogram done?

A pure tone audiometry test measures the softest, or least audible, sound that a person can hear. During the test, you will wear earphones and hear a range of sounds directed to one ear at a time. The loudness of sound is measured in decibels (dB). The tone of sound is measured in frequencies (Hz).