Medically Reviewed by Poonam Sachdev on October 01, 2023
Question 1/12

Earwax is good for your ears.

  • True
  • False
Question 2/12

It’s OK to use a cotton swab in your ear if you are gentle.

  • True
  • False
Question 3/12

If you can see gunk in your ear, get rid of it.

  • True
  • False
Question 4/12

Which part of your ear makes earwax?

  • Inner ear
  • Eardrum
  • Outer ear
Question 5/12

There’s something you do every day to help move old earwax out of your ear canal.

  • Chewing
  • Blinking
  • Lying down
Question 6/12

Ear candles are a good way to remove wax.

  • True
  • False
Question 7/12

What’s the best way to remove earwax buildup at home?

  • Suction device
  • Water pick
  • Hydrogen peroxide
Question 8/12

Your earwax may be hard if you have:

  • Arthritis
  • Eczema
  • Kidney stones
Question 9/12

Earwax can give your doctor clues about your:

  • Ancestry
  • Heart health
  • Eyesight
Question 10/12

Earwax is mostly made of:

  • Dead skin cells
  • Plasma
  • Wax
Question 11/12

Earwax is more likely to build up if you have:

  • Hairy ears
  • Eczema
  • Both
Question 12/12

Extra earwax can cause hearing loss.

  • True
  • False