Tympanometry is a test that measures the eardrum's response pressure waves. Since fluid behind the eardrum will affect the ability of the eardrum to move normally, tympanometry can be useful in ...

Could be the first time your child might have an antibiotic allergy. In the short term, fluid behind the eardrum can cause some hearing issues and subsequent speech problems. In the long term ...

Hansa Bhargava, MD Earaches can be really painful and it's because the fluid behind the eardrum can actually cause pressure on the eardrum that causes a piercing pain. If you've ever sat on flight ...

University of Washington researchers have created a new smartphone app that can detect fluid behind the eardrum by simply using a piece of paper and a smartphone's microphone and speaker.