MLA Handbook is the answer
Maybw you could start like this. “When i was a kid i had to overcome many difficult challenges such as (list one or two things). this (these) experiences have impacted me and helped me learn new life lessons and help me get through other tough challenges.” then just talk about things you have learned from the personal experience:)
Explanation:
Well technology is far more advanced than what we had decades ago. so it takes a simple lab test to see what you affected by. And also we have had more time to study what each allergy does and what symptoms may be involved in it
a. the audience knows something the character(s) don't