1. An allergy is the body's hypersensitivity to substances in the environment.
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2. Allergic reactions range from mild itching, sneezing or eczema (inflamed, itchy skin), to severe hives, hay fever, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
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False

3. People experience allergies more in the spring than in the fall.
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False

4. Allergies are believed to have originated millions of years ago as a way for the human body to rid itself of parasites and invading worms.
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False

5. Allergic rhinitis, a common symptom of season allergies, is known as asthma.
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False

6. A person may be tested for as few as six allergens or as many as 80.
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False

7. A major side effect of antihistamines is sleeplessness.
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False

8. In allergies, nasal discharge is usually thick and yellow.
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False

9. Air filters can help clean out pollens, molds and dust.
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False

10. Mattress and pillow covers can provide a barrier between you and the dust mites in your bed, where they live and breed.
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False

11. Typical hay fever symptoms are sometimes treated with oral antihistamines, decongestants, and a nasal spray containing cromolyn sodium.
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False

12. Antihistamines should not be used by anyone with breathing problems such as emphysema or bronchitis, anyone with glaucoma, by those taking sedatives or tranquilizers, or anyone with difficulty in urination unless directed by their doctors.
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False

13. Decongestants can raise blood pressure.
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False

14. Decongestants should not be used by people with heart disease, thyroid disease, or diabetes unless a doctor says it's OK.
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False

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