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Anaphylaxis means a "potentially life-threatening allergic reaction." True or False
True
A peanut is a tree nut. True or False
False, It is a legume, a member of the pea and lentil family.
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.
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.
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.
Urine testing can tell you if you are allergic to something. True or False
False Allergy tests include: blood tests, skin prick tests and sometimes a "food challenge"
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.
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.
EpiPens are not reusable and expire within approximately in one year. True or False
True. They are one time use and expire in one year.
Hand sanitizer is more effective at getting rid of peanut protein from hands than soap and water. True or False
False Research has proven that soap and water is more effective.
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.
Besides food, other causes of anaphylaxis can include medicines, insect stings, lates as well as exercise. True or False
True Penicillin, bee and wasp sting and latex can cause anaphylaxis. Exercise induce anaphylaxis is rare after eating specific trigger foods.
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.
There is a cure for food allergies, but it's very expansive and only available for the rich. True or False
False There is not cure for food allergies. Scientists are currently working on cures.
If someone has allergies, there is a good chance they have asthma too. True or False
True. Asthma and are allergies are closely related
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.
