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With
the holidays upon us, there's a lot to look forward to: seeing old
friends, eating too much, wearing ugly sweaters; the list goes on. Likewise,
there are a lot of things that might make you sigh: awkward questions from
your aunts, arguing about politics and of course, how you're going to work off
all that extra weight in the new year.
One question millions of Americans should keep in mind this holiday season is
how to best handle their asthma and allergies. While everyone else is singing
along to carols and letting their food digest, others are tearing up, coughing
and going into a sneezing t.
"People don't realize how many hidden triggers are associated with the
holidays and winter season," said allergist Bradley Chipps, MD, president of
the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI). "Those
who suffer from allergies and asthma assume things will ease up once the cold
weather hits, but there are other factors that can cause your allergies and
asthma to are. In fact, two-thirds of allergy sufferers have year-round
triggers and symptoms."
To help make the holidays as enjoyable as possible, here are ve
tips to manage your allergies this season.
An excuse to stay out of the hugging circle. There are a lot of hugs and kisses
during the holidays, which can make it easy for germs and viruses to spread.
Catching a cold or coming down with the u is pretty awful, but because those
illnesses make asthma and allergy symptoms even worse, those with allergies
must take extra precautions. One more reason to avoid the mistletoe!