That's Something to Sneeze At!
Medically Reviewed by Nayana Ambardekar, MD on February 14, 2023
Question 1/14
What triggers most allergy symptoms indoors?
- Cats
- Dust mites
- Mold
Question 2/14
Where in your house do most dust mites live?
- In your mattress
- In your closets
- In your air ducts
Question 3/14
The more fur a pet sheds, the worse your pet allergy will be.
- True
- False
Question 4/14
Inside your home, mold can grow:
- Almost anywhere
- Just in kitchens and bathrooms
- Mainly inside walls
Question 5/14
Can cleaning house air ducts stop a dust allergy?
- Yes
- No
Question 6/14
Should someone with indoor allergies run a vacuum?
- No
- Yes
Question 7/14
Do allergy shots get rid of allergies forever?
- Yes
- No
- Sometimes
Question 8/14
What should you get rid of to help fight dust mite allergies?
- Wool blankets
- Your feather duster
- Wall-to-wall carpet
Question 9/14
If you're allergic to your dog or cat, you have to get rid of it.
- True
- False
Question 10/14
What's a good way to clean dust mites out of stuffed toys?
- Wipe them off.
- Freeze them.
- Hang them in fresh air.
Question 11/14
Why is eating in the bedroom an allergy problem?
- It attracts cockroaches.
- It attracts dust mites.
- It's a major cause of mold.
Question 12/14
Why do humidifiers sometimes make allergies worse?
- They blow extra dust into the air.
- Dust mites love moist air.
Question 13/14
Christmas trees can cause an allergic reaction when:
- Their trunks are moldy.
- Their bark peels off.
- The needles dry up and shed.
Question 14/14
A dust bunny that weighs as much as as a paper clip has about how many dust mites?
- 500
- 50,000
- 500,000