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Do You Know How to Snuff Out Allergies?

Eve Pearlman
CONSUMER HEALTH INTERACTIVE

Does the arrival of spring find you rubbing your eyes and sniffling? Does a trip down into your own basement send you into sneezing fits? Sounds as if you're among the more than 50 million Americans who suffer from allergies. So what can you do to protect yourself from those noxious wildflowers, mold spores, and dust bunnies? To find out, take our quiz.


1. Histamine is

a. A substance in pollen that triggers allergies
b. An over-the-counter medication used to ease allergy symptoms
c. A chemical released by your body in response to an irritating substance
d. None of the above

2. Which of the following will help you survive hay fever season (August to October)?

a. Wearing glasses instead of contacts
b. Going for a run or walk in the mornings
c. Moving to the desert
d. All of the above

3. You have the best chance of avoiding pet allergies if you

a. Get an animal with short hair
b. Bathe your pet regularly
c. Keep your pet outside
d. All of the above

4. Which of the following will help you keep your home free of mold?

a. Using a dehumidifier in the basement
b. Giving away your houseplants
c. Installing an air filter in the bathroom
d. All of the above

5. What's the most effective way to quell an allergy to dust mites?

a. Have someone else clean the house or wear a mask when cleaning.
b. Wash your bedding in warm water once a week
c. Vacuum your carpets daily
d. All of the above

6. What changes can you make in your home to protect your family from dust?

a. Change the filters in your furnace and air conditioner once a year
b. Replace wall-to-wall carpets with hardwood, tile, or linoleum
c. Replace curtains with venetian blinds
d. All of the above

7. Which of the following will help your kids sleep allergy-free?

a. Bathing them in the evening
b. Shutting pets out of the bedroom
c. Keeping stuffed animals off the bed
d. All the above



First published Apr 02, 1999


Last updated Jul 24, 2007


Copyright © 1999 Consumer Health Interactive, a CVS Caremark company