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Avoiding Holiday Allergy Triggers

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SOURCES: 2009 Medical Reference from Medstar Television. Clifford Bassett, MD, Allergist, NYU School of Medicine, New York.

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Narrator:

Rochelle Doctor looks forward to the holidays, but she also has to look 'forward' to avoid allergy triggers.

Rochelle Doctor:

I've really worked at eliminating triggers, because once you've been exposed to a trigger, all you can do is take medication to try to control it.

Narrator:

Rochelle's strategy starts with keeping her decorations as dust-free as possible from season to season.

Rochelle Doctor:

Just take like a little brush, and just brush it off lightly, and put it in a plastic bag or Ziploc bag and then store it away.

Narrator:

Her allergy doctor takes the decoration advice a step further.

Clifford Bassett, M.D.:

I usually recommend to individuals who believe they have allergies to try something that's plastic, metal or glass that's easy to clean.

Narrator:

In fact, this time of year can take a toll on many unsuspecting patients' merriment.

Clifford Bassett, M.D.:

Many sufferers complain of a variety of nasal and sinus symptoms during the holidays, and they don't realize that they indeed have allergies, and they have holiday allergies that are making them worse.

Narrator:

So what's on the naughty list? Molds blooming on fresh trees… dust lurking on artificial ones… and strong scents.

Clifford Bassett, M.D.:

The smallest amount of airway irritant such as smoke, fragrance, potpourri, incense and particularly candles, could really wreak havoc during the holidays.

Narrator:

There is hope, though, if you make a list of possible triggers, and have an allergist check it twice before the season starts.

Clifford Bassett, M.D.:

It's important to find out if you have them because treatment really does work, and it helps to prevent symptoms from getting worse.

Narrator:

A way to avoid re-gifting yourself with holiday allergies next year! For WebMD, I'm Sandee LaMotte.

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