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| 1. |
Which of the following is a symptom of seasonal allergies? |
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A. Sneezing |
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B. Itchy eyes, nose and throat |
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C. Runny nose |
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D. All the above |
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| 2. |
What causes seasonal allergies? |
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A. Airborne pollens |
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B. Pet dander |
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C. Mold spores |
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D. A and C |
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| 3. |
Which of the following is true about pollens? |
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A. They’re tiny male cells of flowering plants |
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B. They’re smaller than the width of a human hair |
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C. Pollens from plants with bright flowers, such as roses, usually don’t trigger allergies |
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D. All the above |
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| 4. |
Which of the following is true about molds? |
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A. They’re microscopic fungi |
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B. Mold spores float in the air like pollen |
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C. Molds don’t have a specific season but are affected by weather conditions such as wind, rain or temperature |
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D. All the above |
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| 5. |
What do pollen and mold counts measure? |
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A. The amount of airborne allergens present in the air |
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B. The number of people who suffer from these allergens |
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C. The number of these allergens that grow in each state |
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D. None of the above |
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| 6. |
How can weather affect allergy sufferers? |
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A. Allergy symptoms are reduced when it’s rainy, cloudy, or calm |
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B. Allergy symptoms are increased when it’s hot, dry, and windy |
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C. Weather has no effect |
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D. A and B |
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| 7. |
Which of the following can reduce allergy symptoms? |
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A. Keeping windows closed at night to prevent pollens or molds from drifting into the home |
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B. Using air conditioning, which cleans, cools, and dries the air |
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C. Taking allergy medications |
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D. All the above |
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| 8. |
Which of the following can increase allergy symptoms? |
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A. Mowing the grass |
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B. Raking leaves |
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C. Over-watering indoor plants |
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D. All the above |
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| 9. |
When should people with allergies see an allergy/asthma specialist? |
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A. When they need management and education concerning environmental triggers |
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B. When they sneeze a lot |
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C. When they have a history of seasonal or persistent asthma |
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D. A and C |
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