Allergies

In which country more than 50 million people have at least one type of allergy?

• The USA

• The UK

• Russia

• France

The animals that are most likely to cause an allergic reaction in people are...

• Guinea pigs

• Squirrel

• Horse

• Lizard

There are five known insects whose strings or bites can cause allergic reactions in humans, for example:

• Honeybees

• Beetles

• Fire ants

• Hornets

It is very rare for someone with a food allergy to be allergic to more than one type of food.

• True

• False

Around 25 billion$ is spent in the USA every year on costs related to drug allergies.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

food allergies

A third of kids with allergies are bullied.

• True

• False

A temporary tattoo can detect a rice allergy.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

buckwheat allergy

Cut flowers commonly trigger allergies.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Pollen

There is no pollen at the beach.

• True

• False

You will outgrow your seasonal allergies.

• True

• False