Medically Reviewed by Carol DerSarkissian, MD on August 30, 2022
Question 1/9

Listening to loud music can damage your ears in:

  • A few years
  • A few weeks
  • 30 minutes
Question 2/9

You should clean your ears with a:

  • Cotton swab
  • Washcloth
  • Both
Question 3/9

Ear “candling” is a good way to remove earwax.

  • True
  • False
Question 4/9

If you don't want “swimmer’s ear,” you should:

  • Dry your ears after you swim
  • Don't try to clean inside your ears
  • Both
Question 5/9

For older kids, doctors usually recommend this for mild ear infections:

  • Ear drops
  • Anti-inflammatory medication
  • A wait-and-see approach
Question 6/9

This can help you avoid “airplane ear”:

  • Yawn, swallow, or chew gum
  • Drink plenty of water before you board
  • Jump up and down
Question 7/9

Use this to care for newly pierced ears:

  • White vinegar
  • Hydrogen peroxide
  • Rubbing alcohol
Question 8/9

Tinnitus -- ringing in your ears -- may never go away.

  • True
  • False
Question 9/9

Many wrestlers and boxers wear equipment to protect their ears.

  • True
  • False