Do You Know the Facts About Allergies
Medically Reviewed by Nayana Ambardekar, MD on February 14, 2023
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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
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If you have seasonal allergies, you might also be allergic to:
- Eggs
- Raw apples
- Cooked apples
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Anaphylaxis is:
- A common cause of nasal allergies
- A treatment for hives
- A dangerous allergic reaction
- A prescription antibiotic
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Allergic reactions get milder the more often you’re exposed to an allergen.
- True
- False
- Only with seasonal allergies
- Only with food allergies
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If you have allergies, your child will have them, too.
- True
- False
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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
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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
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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