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How does an ent specialist analyze the pressure in your ear canal?

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Tympanogram: We use a tympanogram to measure movement of the ear drum and determine ear canal volume.

Dr Wyatt agreed

Answered 8/18/2017

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Dr. David Lee answered

Tympanometry: Tympanometry is a test to compare the air pressure in the middle ear versus the pressure in the ear canal.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 3/3/2014

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