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Test Your Knowledge

Take the simple quiz below to test your knowledge about this topic.
1. One of the most common causes of allergies is:
  1. airborne pollen
  2. cats
  3. insect stings
  4. peanuts
2. A common allergen is cigarette smoke.
  1. true
  2. false
3. What is the major determining factor in a person's likelihood of developing allergies?
  1. living in the southern United States, where there is a longer pollinating season
  2. eating a lot of peanut butter as a child
  3. having a mother who suffers from allergies
  4. having both a mother and father who suffer from allergies
4. Children are most likely to outgrow allergies to:
  1. pollen
  2. milk
  3. peanuts
  4. shellfish
5. Which of the following is not an allergy symptom?
  1. itching in the mouth
  2. drop in blood pressure
  3. dark circles under the eyes
  4. trouble breathing
  5. all of the above are allergy symptoms

This quiz is for educational and/or entertainment purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional health and mental health care or consultation. Individuals who believe they may need or benefit from care should consult a psychologist or other licensed health/mental health professional.

 
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