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Do people ever outgrow their allergies?

Yes. Most people will outgrow their allergies eventually.

Some people may outgrow some allergies. (especially food allergies)

No. For most people, allergies are for life.

Shellfish allergies are actually caused by iodine in the shellfish.

If the iodine were not present, you would have no reaction.

False. Most people are simply allergic to shellfish; iodine plays no role.

Peanut and tree nut allergies are:

The same: If you’re allergic to one, you’ll definitely be allergic to the other.

Different: Tree nuts and other nuts grow differently, so your body will respond to them differently.

People with pet allergies should stick to only hypoallergenic breeds.

True: Select breeds of pets are reliably hypoallergenic.

False: Your allergic reaction will vary from individual animal to individual animal (sometimes even from the same litter).

The primary causes of hives include the following:

Certain Medications

Infections

Some physical activities (especially in cold or water weather)

Allergic Reactions

All of the Above

The primary symptoms of gluten allergies include:

Runny nose and sneezing

Gastrointestinal symptoms (such as stomach cramps or discomfort)

Dry Throat

All of the Above

Food allergies can cause ADHD.

True: In some people, ADHD is related to food allergies.

False: ADHD is a separate and specific issue on its own.

Do antihistamines become less effective over time?

Yes. Your body develops a resistance to them the more you use them.

No. Your allergies simply grow stronger over time.

No. Antihistamines will generally remain an effective way to combat allergy symptoms.

You should see a specialist for allergy testing because:

Allergy testing can cause severe reactions.

Accurately diagnosing your allergies can help you control your symptoms.

Allergy tests can be pretty scary.

Allergy shots have the following drawbacks:

They may take some time to become noticeably effective.

They are artificial.

They contain additional medications

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