Gurgle, Pop, Achoo: The Truth About Body Noises
Medically Reviewed by Zilpah Sheikh, MD on August 23, 2023
Question 1/12
If your nose whistles each time you breathe in, it's probably due to:
- Exercise-induced asthma
- Severe allergies
- A hole inside your nose
Question 2/12
Cracking your knuckles can cause arthritis.
- True
- False
Question 3/12
The loudest burp on record was as loud as:
- A food processor
- A motorcycle
- A chainsaw
Question 4/12
Trying to stifle a fart can make it louder.
- True
- False
Question 5/12
Holding a sneeze can be dangerous.
- True
- False
Question 6/12
Stomach gurgles are signs of a problem.
- True
- False
Question 7/12
Your ears are more likely to ring as you age.
- True
- False
Question 8/12
If you can hear your own heartbeat, it's most likely:
- Harmless
- A mental health problem
- Caused by too much earwax
Question 9/12
People typically pass gas:
- Five to 10 times a day
- 13 to 21 times a day
- 30 to 50 times a day
Question 10/12
You're more likely to snore if:
- You have allergies
- You're overweight
- Both
Question 11/12
The only way to cure hiccups is to:
- Hold your breath
- Swallow a spoonful of sugar
- There's no proven solution
Question 12/12
If your stomach growls, but you're not hungry, it might be because:
- You're feeling depressed.
- You ate a hamburger.
- You drank diet soda.