Medically Reviewed by Nayana Ambardekar, MD on February 14, 2023
Question 1/12

What causes animal allergies?

  • Pee
  • Fur
  • Proteins
  • All of the above
Question 2/12

Can you have hay fever in the winter?

  • Yes
  • No
  • Only in the Southern Hemisphere
Question 3/12

If you have seasonal allergies, you might also be allergic to:

  • Eggs
  • Raw apples
  • Cooked apples
Question 4/12

Anaphylaxis is:

  • A common cause of nasal allergies
  • A treatment for hives
  • A dangerous allergic reaction
  • A prescription antibiotic
Question 5/12

Allergic reactions get milder the more often you’re exposed to an allergen.

  • True
  • False
  • Only with seasonal allergies
  • Only with food allergies
Question 6/12

If you have allergies, your child will have them, too. 

  • True
  • False
Question 7/12

The best way to keep my child allergy-free is to:

  • Feed them hypoallergenic formula
  • Let them get a little dirty
  • Keep them on a strict and limited diet
  • Give them a regular multivitamin
Question 8/12

Shots for seasonal allergies take years to work.

  • True
  • False
Question 9/12

What causes most fall allergies?

  • Grass pollen
  • Ragweed pollen
  • Dust
  • Tree pollen
Question 10/12

Tiny creatures that lurk in your carpet and drapes and provoke an allergic reaction are called:

  • Ants
  • Spiders
  • Dust mites
  • Pollen bugs
Question 11/12

The best tool to get rid of mold in your home is:

  • A humidifier
  • An air conditioner with a HEPA filter
  • A vacuum
  • A freestanding air cleaner
Question 12/12

To avoid things that set off seasonal allergies:

  • Keep tabs on pollen levels, and try to skip outdoor activities on high-pollen days
  • Move to a different climate
  • Keep your windows open to circulate air
  • Get plenty of exercise