Quiz: How much do you know about seasonal allergies?
Family Health
For some people, allergies don’t just occur when pollen covers our cars and flowers start to bloom in the spring. Seasonal allergies can bring sneezes and sniffles year around. Take our quiz to learn more about seasonal allergies.
1. What causes seasonal allergies?
A. Airborne pollens
B. Pet dander
C. Outdoor mold spores
D. All of the
above
2. Which of the following is a symptom of seasonal allergies?
A. Sneezing
B. Stomach pain
C. Muscle cramps
D. All of the above
3. Anyone can develop an allergy
A. True
B. False
$. How can weather affect allergy sufferers?
A. Allergy symptoms are reduced when it’s rainy, cloudy or calm
B. Allergy symptoms are increased when it’s hot, dry and windy
C. Weather has no effect
D. A and B
5. Which of the following can reduce allergy symptoms?
A. Keeping windows closed at night to prevent pollen and molds from coming inside
B. Using air conditioning, which cleans, cools and dries the air
C. Taking allergy medications
D. All of the above
6. Which of the following can increase allergy symptoms?
A. Mowing the grass
B. Raking leaves
C. Overwatering indoor plants
D. All of the above
7. When should you see a healthcare provider for your allergies?
A. Only in the springtime
B. When you sneeze a lot
C. When you have a history of seasonal or persistent allergies or asthma
D. A and C
Correct Answers:
1. D. All of the above
2. A. Sneezing
3. A. True
4. B. Allergy symptoms are increased when it’s hot, dry and windy
5. D. All of the above
6. D. All of the above
7. C. When you have a history of seasonal or persistent allergies or asthma
Source: St. Joseph’s/Candler’s Dr. Russell Lake and healthlibrary.sjchs.org
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