The results of the tympanometry are expressed on a tympanogram and show whether the middle ear is functioning normally or not.

They make it possible to identify, for example:

• damage to the eardrum

• the presence of fluid in the middle ear

• a serous otitis

After examining the stapedial reflex and if it is not triggered:

• this makes it possible to diagnose the cause of conductive hearing loss in the stimulated ear:
  • the most frequent being theotospongiose (the caliper is stationary)
  • it can also come from a dislocation of the ossicles

• assess the location of facial nerve damage in the event of facial paralysis