In what part of the body should the auto-‐injector be injected? a. Chest b. Shoulder c. Thigh
C
Celiac Disease is: a. An allergy to wheat b. An intolerance to wheat c. A fear of wheat
B
2. What’s the best place for an allergic person to keep their auto-‐injector (e.g. EpiPen®)? a. With them at all times b. In their locker c. In a car
A
How many Americans are estimated to have at least one food allergy? a. 2.5 million b. 8.2 million c. 18 million
A
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.
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 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
If a person is having an anaphylactic reaction what should you do? a. Use EpiPen Call 911-give 2nd dose-go to hospital b. Use EpiPen -Drive to the hospital c. take antihistamine, call 911-use EpiPen-go to hospital
A
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.
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.
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.
If someone has allergies, there is a good chance they have asthma too. True or False
True. Asthma and are allergies are closely related
Anaphylaxis means a "potentially life-threatening allergic reaction." True or False
True
Which product “precautionary statement" would pose the biggest risk for someone allergic to peanuts? a. “May contain peanuts” b. “Made in the same facility as products containing peanuts c. Both are equally dangerous.
C
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.
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.