Type of tympanogram seen in Otitis media with effusion is?
**Core Concept**
Type I tympanogram is a normal tympanogram that shows a single peak in the middle ear pressure. However, in otitis media with effusion (OME), the middle ear is filled with fluid, which affects the movement of the eardrum and the ossicles. A type of tympanogram seen in OME is a type that reflects the increased compliance of the middle ear system due to the presence of fluid.
**Why the Correct Answer is Right**
In otitis media with effusion, the fluid in the middle ear increases the compliance of the middle ear system. This increase in compliance is reflected in a tympanogram as a type of tympanogram with a high peak compliance, known as a Type B tympanogram. The fluid in the middle ear acts as a cushion, allowing the eardrum to move more freely and increasing the compliance of the middle ear system. This is in contrast to a normal Type A tympanogram, which shows a single peak and represents normal middle ear function.
**Why Each Wrong Option is Incorrect**
**Option A:** This option is incorrect because a Type A tympanogram represents normal middle ear function, which is not seen in otitis media with effusion.
**Option B:** This option is incorrect because a Type C tympanogram represents a blocked Eustachian tube, which is not the primary finding in otitis media with effusion.
**Option D:** This option is incorrect because a Type A tympanogram represents normal middle ear function, which is not seen in otitis media with effusion.
**Clinical Pearl / High-Yield Fact**
A Type B tympanogram is often seen in conditions where there is increased compliance of the middle ear system, such as otitis media with effusion. This type of tympanogram can be a useful diagnostic tool in identifying conditions that affect the middle ear.
**Correct Answer:** . Type B