The "only" symptoms of an allergic reaction are breathing difficulties, and hives. True or False
False Other symptoms may include: hives, swelling, wheezing, trouble breathing, nausea, vomiting, dizzy/light headed, and more.
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A doctor that can typically diagnose a food allergy is called an allergist. True or False
True They perform test to determine whether you have allergies or not.
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If your friend is suffering an allergic reaction and refuses treatment you should: a. Double check on them b. Let them go and wish them luck. c. Do not let them go alone.
C Make sure they are OK and have the medicine they need
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Anaphylaxis should be treated with an antihistamine pill (e.g. Benadryl) True or False
False. EpiPens should be used at the first signs of an allergic reaction. antihistamines do not help with serious symptoms.
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In what part of the body should the auto-‐injector be injected? a. Chest b. Shoulder c. Thigh
C
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Anaphylaxis means a "potentially life-threatening allergic reaction." True or False
True
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If you are allergic to sesame seeds you are allergic to sunflower seeds. True or False
False They contain different proteins so they will cause different allergic reactions.
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People with food allergies are at risk of having a reaction from kissing someone who has recently eaten a food to which they are allergic. True or False
True You will need to tell your close friends about your food allergies.
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It is possible to develop allergies at any point in life, but impossible to grow out of them. True or False
False. Individuals and develop or outgrow allergies any time during their life time.
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Lactose intolerance is the same as a dairy allergy? True or False
False. While lactose intolerance may be uncomfortable, milk allergies can lead to a serious reaction and can be fatal it not treated properlhy.
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How many Americans are estimated to have at least one food allergy? a. 2.5 million b. 8.2 million c. 18 million
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A peanut is a tree nut. True or False
False, It is a legume, a member of the pea and lentil family.
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Tree nuts include walnuts and almonds. True or False
True. Tree nuts are a different allergen than peanuts. They include walnuts, almonds, hazenuts, pistachios, pecans and cashews.
