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.