Do I Have an Ear Infection Quiz

In 10 minutes, gauge ear pain, pressure, drainage, hearing changes, and balance issues. A free 15 question check that flags warning signs and helps you decide when to seek care.
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July 22, 2026
July 22, 2026
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9/15
Complication and Care-Priority Signs (CaCPS)
This scale summarizes the presence of complication-related and care-priority warning signs associated with ear symptoms.
No priority signs selected
Relevant context
Urgent assessment warranted
0NaNNo priority signs selected1NaNRelevant context3NaNUrgent assessment warranted
A score of 9 falls in the "Urgent assessment warranted" range, indicating multiple care-priority indicators were endorsed on this summary scale.
example score
9/15
Hearing and Balance Changes (HaBC)
This scale reflects the presence and severity of recent hearing changes and balance-related symptoms.
No scored change
Change present
Prompt assessment warranted
0NaNNo scored change1NaNChange present3NaNPrompt assessment warranted
A score of 9 falls in the “Prompt assessment warranted” range, indicating notable hearing or balance changes were reported on this scale.
example score
6/15
Local Ear Symptoms (LES)
Summarizes the presence and intensity of local ear symptoms such as pain, pressure, drainage, and hearing changes.
No scored local symptoms
Symptom present
Assessment warranted
0NaNNo scored local symptoms1NaNSymptom present3NaNAssessment warranted
A score of 6 falls in the “Assessment warranted” range, indicating multiple or more noticeable local ear symptoms were reported on this scale.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Adults with new ear pain
44%OF USERS
People with earache, pressure, muffled hearing, or drainage use it to gauge how concerning their symptoms are and whether to seek care soon.
Parents checking a child
36%OF USERS
Caregivers take it when a child has ear tugging, fever, fussiness, sleep trouble, or sudden hearing changes and they want a quick self-check.
After colds or flights
20%OF USERS
People with symptoms after a cold, allergies, swimming, or air travel use it to sort out possible infection versus pressure or irritation and spot red flags.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Complication and Care-Priority Signs (CaCS)
Average
8.3
Normal range
6.510.1
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Hearing and Balance Changes (HaBC)
Average
10.3
Normal range
7.613
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15
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Local Ear Symptoms (LES)
Average
5
Normal range
2.27.7
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this quiz assess?
It asks about ear pain, pressure, drainage, hearing changes, balance symptoms, and related warning signs. It is a self-check to help identify symptoms that may need medical evaluation.
Can the results diagnose an ear infection?
No. The results cannot confirm an ear infection or rule out other causes such as earwax, injury, allergies, or other conditions.
How long does it take, and how many questions are included?
It includes 15 questions and usually takes about 10 minutes to complete. Answer each item based on current symptoms.
When should urgent medical care be sought?
Seek urgent care for swelling behind the ear, sudden hearing loss, facial weakness, confusion, a stiff neck, severe dizziness, or significant injury. Seek medical care for symptoms that persist or worsen.
Is it safe to put drops or objects into the ear when symptoms are present?
Do not place objects in the ear. Do not use ear drops unless a clinician has advised that they are appropriate.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment

Do I Have an Ear Infection Quiz - Symptoms and Signs

Check current ear pain, pressure, drainage, hearing changes, balance symptoms, and signs that may need prompt medical attention. This free 15-question self-check cannot diagnose an ear infection or distinguish infection from wax, injury, allergies, or another condition. Contact a healthcare professional for persistent or worsening symptoms. Seek urgent care for swelling behind the ear, sudden hearing loss, facial weakness, confusion, a stiff neck, severe dizziness, or significant injury. Do not put objects or drops into the ear unless a clinician says they are appropriate.

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