'Tis the season for Christmas trees, gift-giving, holiday treats and more. Unfortunately, it's also a popular time of year for people throughout the United States to be affected by allergy symptoms.
"You might think summer and spring are the worst times for allergy sufferers, but experts say the holidays are when most people will experience allergic symptoms for the first time," states California's ABC7. "It's because people are staying indoors, visiting people with pets and being surrounded with decorations."
According to the source, there are a number of contaminants to be aware of during the festive month of December. For example, when hauling holiday decorations out of your basement, closet or attic, you risk exposure to dust mites. Then there's the Christmas tree itself that you should be careful around, as mold can accumulate on the branches and cause irritating reactions. It's also impossible to know how you'll feel when you're at your family and friends' houses, because there could very well be indoor pollutants at those places that you don't encounter in your own home.
The good news is that if you begin noticing allergy symptoms this holiday season, there are simple actions you can take to keep symptoms at a minimum and ensure that these irritants don't ruin this special time of year. At Allergy Be Gone, we sell a variety of effective allergy prevention products, such as bedding for allergies, respirator masks and allergen air purifiers. To find out more about these and other available items, take a look at our website today.
