Allergy awareness quiz (focus on food allergies)

1. How many people in the UK are estimated to have a food allergy?

• A. Less than one million
• B. One million
• C. Two million
• D. Three million

2. How many major food allergens are there?

• A. Less than 10
• B. 10-15
• C. 15-20
• D. 20-25

3. Which of these can be symptoms of a food allergy?

• A. Feeling dizzy or lightheaded
• B. Swelling of the lips, face and eyes (angioedema)
• C. Coughing, wheezing, breathlessness, noisy breathing or a hoarse voice
• D. All of the above

4. When does an allergic response becomes anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction)?

• A. When you have had more than five allergic reactions to the same thing
• B. When the allergy lasts into adulthood
• C. When it involves difficulty in breathing or affects the heart rhythm or blood pressure
• D. All of the above

5. What are some of the symptoms of anaphylaxis?

• A. Feeling lightheaded or faint
• B. Breathing difficulties – such as fast, shallow breathing, and/or wheezing
• C. A fast heartbeat
• D. All of the above

6. What are some of the things you should you do if someone has anaphylaxis?

• A. Use an adrenaline auto-injector if the person has one – check you know how to use it correctly first
• B. Call 999 for an ambulance immediately (even if they start to feel better) – mention that you think the person has anaphylaxis
• C. Lie the person down and raise their legs – unless they're having breathing difficulties and need to sit up to help them breathe. If they're pregnant, lie them down on their left side
• D. All of the above