Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to tympanometry:

1. Why are you recommending that I undergo a tympanometry test?
   
   
2. Can you explain the tympanometry test to me in detail?
   
   
3. Will I experience any pain during the test?
   
   
4. How long should I expect the test to take?
   
   
5. Does the test pose any danger to me?
   
   
6. How accurate is this test? Can I trust the results?
   
   
7. Are there any special steps I should take before, during or after the test?
   
   
8. How can I make the test easier on my child?
   
   
9. What did you discover about my ear during the test?
   
   
10. Now that a diagnosis has been made, what is the next step?