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Do you think you know everything about allergies? You might be wrong. Check out the five biggest misconceptions of allergies.

Allergy to Christmas Tree

A person is not allergic to the Christmas tree itself, it’s actually the mold that grows on the trunk that sits in water for weeks.

You Only Suffer from Allergies in the Warmer Months

Many people suffer from allergies in  the winter. The colder weather makes people stay indoors and that means they are prone to animal, dust, and mold allergies.

Allergy to Animal Fur

People are not allergic to animal fur, they are allergic to dander. Dander is dry skin that flakes off pets such as dogs and cats. This is often a bigger problem during the drier winter months.

Allergies Get Better with Age

Actually, allergies get worse if left untreated. As you are exposed more to the allergy, the more your body is unable to deal with it.

If You Treat Allergies You Don’t Have to Prevent Them

Preventing allergies is much more important than treating them. You can become immune to treatment (meaning it doesn’t have the same effect after awhile), so it’s good to know what your triggers are so you can use treatment as backup not as a barrier.