Quiz: All About Earwax
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