How Much Do You Know About Seasonal Allergies?

For people with seasonal allergies, spring and fall can be times of sniffles and sneezes. Find out more about seasonal allergies by taking this quiz.

1. Which of the following is a symptom of seasonal allergies?

A. SneezingB. Stomach painC. Muscle crampsD. All of the above

2. What causes seasonal allergies?

A. Airborne pollens B. Pet dander C. Outdoor mold spores D. A and C

3. Which of the following is true about pollens?

A. They’re tiny male cells of flowering plantsB. They’re smaller than the width of a human hairC. Pollens from plants with bright flowers, such as roses, usually don’t trigger allergiesD. All of the above

4. Which of the following is true about molds?

A. They’re microscopic parasitesB. Mold spores float in the air like pollen C. Mold season occurs in the summerD. All of the above

5. What do pollen and mold counts measure?

A. The amount of airborne allergens present in the airB. The number of people who suffer from these allergensC. The number of these allergens that grow in each stateD. None of the above

6. How can weather affect allergy sufferers?

A. Allergy symptoms are reduced when it’s rainy, cloudy, or calmB. Allergy symptoms are increased when it’s hot, dry, and windyC. Weather has no effectD. A and B

7. Which of the following can reduce allergy symptoms?

A. Keeping windows closed at night to prevent pollens or molds from drifting into the home B. Using air conditioning, which cleans, cools, and dries the air C. Taking allergy medicines D. All of the above

8. Which of the following can increase allergy symptoms?

A. Mowing the grass B. Raking leaves C. Overwatering indoor plants D. All of the above

9. When should people with allergies see an allergy/asthma specialist?

A. When they need help and information about environmental triggers B. When they sneeze a lot C. When they have a history of seasonal or persistent asthma D. A and C