Health Tip: Control Allergies During the Holidays

(HealthDay News) -- Between holiday greenery and traveling to distant destinations, the holiday season may abound with allergy triggers.

The American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology offers these suggestions to help control allergies during the holidays:

  • If Christmas trees make your allergies flare, let your tree dry out for a week in the garage, and give it a shake before taking it inside. Or opt for an artificial tree.
  • If using artificial snow or flocking, carefully read instructions before you spray and avoid breathing in fumes. This will help ensure that the fumes don't aggravate your asthma.
  • Leaving your pet home during your holiday travels may trigger allergy symptoms on your return.
  • Try to control holiday stress, which can trigger an asthma attack.

    • Date Published: 2/28/2024 4:38:34 AM

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    Seasonal Allergies Might Increase Suicide Rate, Study Says

    Why Vaccines Are Especially Important for Children With Asthma

    Rising Tree Pollen Counts Signal Start of Allergy Season

    Five New Year's Resolutions to Help You Breathe Easier

    Severe Asthma Often Comes With Other Serious Health Problems

    Asthma More Common Among Kids Whose Moms Have Eating Disorders

    Racial Gap Exists For Asthma Inhaler Use

    Smartphone App Uses Voice To Predict Asthma, COPD Flare-Ups

    Nighttime Heat Waves Increase Asthma Risk

    Vitamins Might Be Key To Asthma Control In Children, Adults

    Sepsis, Lung Infection Patients See No Benefit From Remote Monitoring

    The Reason Why Many Older Americans Skip Seasonal Vaccines

    They Spent Hours In A Room Full Of Flu Patients And Walked Out Healthy — Here's How

    Breakdown In Federal Health Tracking Leaves U.S. Vulnerable To Outbreaks, Pandemics, Experts Warn

    Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine Back Under FDA Review