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  • 1Department of Audiology and Speech Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. alaudin@medic.ukm.my

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Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Otoacoustic Emissions
  • Middle Ear Physiology

Background:

  • Tympanometric data provides crucial insights into middle ear function.
  • Establishing normative data is essential for accurate clinical interpretation.
  • Limited data exists for young Malay adults, particularly concerning gender-specific differences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To collect preliminary tympanometric data in young Malay adults.
  • To compare tympanometric parameters between male and female participants.
  • To inform gender-specific interpretations of tympanometry.

Main Methods:

  • 96 Malay undergraduates (49 males, 47 females) aged 19-25 participated.
  • Screening included otoscopy, pure-tone audiometry, and acoustic reflexes.
  • Key tympanometric measures: Peak Y(tm), V(ea), and TW from 154 ears.

Main Results:

  • Males showed significantly higher mean V(ea) (1.48 cm³) and Peak Y(tm) (0.81 mmhos) than females (V(ea) 1.12 cm³, Peak Y(tm) 0.63 mmhos).
  • No significant gender difference was found for tympanometric width (TW).
  • Mean TW values were 113.67 daPa for males and 98.04 daPa for females.

Conclusions:

  • Young Malay adults may benefit from gender-specific reference values for Peak Y(tm) and V(ea).
  • This data supports a more nuanced, quantitative approach to tympanogram interpretation.
  • Further research is warranted to validate these findings in larger populations.