Allergy Quiz

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Test your knowledge about allergies with the following True or False statements. Click on True or False to find the correct answer.

1. Allergies can develop before you are born. True or False



2. Heredity does not influence your risk of developing allergies. True or False



3. Hay fever is the most common of the allergic diseases. True or False



4. An allergic reaction to food can be induced by exercise. True or False



5. Very few people are allergic to stinging insects. True or False



6. Dust mites thrive in cold, dry places. True or False



7. The most well known indoor allergy is probably due to your cat. True or False



8. Some cat breeds cause allergies, and some don't. True or False



9. 80% of the population is allergic to poison ivy. True or False



10. In order to develop a latex allergy, you must be exposed to latex products. True or False

Answers to the Allergy I.Q. Quiz

1. Allergies can develop before you are born. True

Allergies can develop at any age, possibly even in the womb. They commonly occur in children but may give rise to symptoms for the first time in adulthood.

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2. Heredity does not influence your risk of developing allergies. False

Your risk of developing allergies is related to your parents' allergy history (allergic conditions tend to cluster in families). If neither parent is allergic, the chance that you will have allergies is about 15%. If one parent is allergic, your risk increases to 30% and if both are allergic, your risk in greater than 60%.

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3. Hay fever is the most common of the allergic diseases. True

Hay Fever (allergic rhinitis) is the most common of the allergic diseases. It affects one in every 5 Americans. Although childhood have fever tends to be more common, this condition can occur at any age and usually occurs after years of repeated exposures to allergic substances.

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4. An allergic reaction to food can be induced by exercise. True

Exercise can induce an allergic reaction to food. The usual scenario is that of a person eating a specific food, and then exercising. As he exercises and his body temperature increases, he begins to itch, gets lightheaded, and soon develops the characteristic allergic reactions of hives, asthma, abdominal symptoms, and even anaphylaxis. The cure, actually a preventive measure, for exercise-induced food allergy is simple - not eating for at least two hours before exercising.

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5. Very few people are allergic to stinging insects. False

Over 2 million Americans are allergic to stinging insects. Many of these people have severe allergic reactions with 50 to 150 deaths occurring each year from these stings, and up to a million hospital visits. For emergency medical information, please visit www.FocusOnFirstAid.com.

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