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Do Older Adults Have an Increased Tympanic Membrane Flexibility? The Surprising Truth About Eardrum Changes with Age

According to research published in the journal *Otology & Neurotology*, aging leads to anatomical and physiological changes in the middle ear, including increased tympanic membrane rigidity. The question, **do older adults have an increased tympanic membrane flexibility?**, highlights a common misconception about the effects of aging on hearing.