This research aims to enhance the understanding of the acoustic processes occurring during sonotubometry, a method used to assess the Eustachian tube (ET) function. Recent advancements in digital signal processing enable a more comprehensive data analysis. In this project, a silicone model of the ET was developed to systematically study the existing noise and sound sources. These measurements were then compared with recordings from human subjects. Three distinct 'noise sources' were identified, which can influence the assessment of the ET opening using transmission measurements of the imposed signal: sound leakage from the speaker, a clicking noise at the initiation of ET opening, and rumbling/swallowing noise. Through spectral analysis, it was also possible to ascertain the spectral and temporal occurrence of these sound and noise types. The silicone model exhibited remarkable similarity to the healthy human ET, making it a robust experimental model for investigating the acoustics of sonotubometry. The findings underscore the significance of delving deeper into the analysed sound, as the noise occurring during sonotubometry can be easily misconstrued as an actual ET opening. Particularly, careful consideration is warranted when evaluating data involving clicking and swallowing noise.
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