Ear tests are generally not painful. While the ear canal and eardrum are sensitive, the tests themselves are designed to be comfortable and painless. Hearing tests like audiometry or simple whispered voice testing are quick and easy, and the equipment used for tests like tympanometry, which measures eardrum movement, is carefully designed to avoid discomfort.
However, if you experience any pain during an ear test, it's essential to inform the doctor or audiologist.
