About Allergies: Is Your Christmas Tree Worsening Your Allergies?

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Allergies Allergies Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Daniel More, MD, your Guide to Allergies Think your allergies and asthma get worse once you bring that fresh pine tree indoors during the holidays? It may be more than just your imagination. People for years have suspected that along with that fresh pine scent, an indoor freshly cut Christmas tree worsened allergy symptoms, but the reason wasn't completely clear. Possibilities included pollen, mold spores and strong odors emitted from the tree. Christmas Tree Allergy Think your allergies and asthma get worse once you bring that fresh pine tree indoors during the holidays? It may be more than just your imagination. People for years have suspected that along with that fresh pine scent, an indoor freshly-cut Christmas tree worsened allergy symptoms, but the reason wasn't completely clear... Read more See More About:  allergies  allergist  allergy testing Share Your Experiences with Christmas Tree Allergy Did you learn that you're allergic to your Christmas tree? Share your experiences with Christmas tree allergies, and any solutions you've found to overcome your allergies and still have a Merry Christmas.... Read more See More About:  winter allergies  cold urticaria  cold weather allergies Mold Allergy Mold tends to be present in the outdoor air year-round, although the levels may be highest during the wet season. Indoor mold growth occurs throughout the year and may have higher levels in homes with more houseplants.... Read more See More About:  allergy testing  allergy shots  allergic rhinitis treatment Allergies Ads Allergies Allergy Asthma Skin Allergies to Dust Mold Treatment Featured Articles Skin Allergies Asthma and Lung Allergies Common Allergy Issues in Children Food Allergies Allergies in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Drug and Latex Allergies   More from About.com Great Gadget Gifts iPad or iPod? Kindle or Nook? Point-and-shoot or DIL camera? If you're confused by this year's must-have gadgets, check out our top picks. More> The Gift of Entertainment The lowdown on the latest holiday releases, plus recommendations on the best in music, movies and more. More> This newsletter is written by: Daniel More, MD Allergies Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Allergies newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What are Allergies? Symptoms of Allergies Diagnosis of Allergies Treatment of Allergies Preventing Allergies Advertisement