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Dr. Bassett on Allergies
Clifford W. Bassett, M.D., is the Medical Director of Allergy and Asthma Care of New York and is on the faculty of the
New York University School of Medicine, and is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine and Otolaryngology at the
Long Island College Hospital and SUNY in Brooklyn.
Tips from Dr. Bassett for Surviving the Holiday Season Allergies
The Yule log is burning in the fireplace and various holiday ornaments are around the home for the holiday season. This is a particularly tricky time for those affected by indoor allergies, sinus problems, asthma and other respiratory disorders.
Do you notice that your nasal, eye, sinus and various respiratory symptoms begin to worsen when the family Christmas tree, complete with holiday ornaments, makes its appearance in your home? Christmas trees are a source for mold spores, which attach to the branches and needles, due to daily watering.
So, how can you reduce the risks of Christmas tree allergies interfering with your holidays? Here are some tips that may help:
When handling a live tree, be sure to wear a long-sleeved shirt and gloves to prevent sap and resins from irritating the skin.
Allow your tree to dry out on an enclosed porch or garage before bringing it indoors, but keep the trunk in a bucket of water so it doesn’t die.
Explore whether your tree retailer provides a shaking machine, which will physically remove some allergens from the tree.
Encase your mattress and pillows in highly effective allergen barrier covers, such as Aller-Ease protective bedding products, to protect from allergens getting into your pillows and keep you from breathing them in while sleeping.
Consider an artificial tree if you develop Christmas tree related respiratory symptoms (i.e. irritated eyes, sneezing, coughing) after exposure to a fresh tree, wreath or garland. Be sure to keep the artificial tree securely covered when not in use to minimize dust and mold growth.
Since decorations stored for the past year in a damp basement may harbor molds or dust mites, it’s best to keep ornaments and decorations stored in dry areas, off the floor and in plastic bags.
Wash your hands after unpacking decorations. Be sure to clean ornaments and lights before decorating your tree to rid them of dust and mold.
The better you prepare yourself for the holiday and winter-time allergies, the easier it will be for you to have a healthy and happy holiday season!
Dr. Bassett Answers Your Allergy Questions
Q. If Aller-Ease products block allergens like dust mites and their feces, where do they go?
- Amber, Chicago, IL
Dr. Bassett: While no protective bedding can remove what has
accumulated over time, an allergen filtration bedding system will create an additional layer of protection
between you and your pillow or mattress, filtering allergens and keeping them from being breathed
while sleeping. The products also filter the amount of skin cells that are absorbed into your pillow.
Dust mites feed off of skin cells, so a reduction in skin cells will result in a less fertile
environment for dust mite survival and reproduction.
Q: Do I need both pillow and mattress protectors?
- Katie C., Pittsburgh, PA
Dr. Bassett: For allergy and asthma sufferers, using pillows, both pillow protectors and
mattress and pillow protectors allows them to enjoy the full benefit of 360-degree protection and
maximum allergen filtration. As a result, they can sleep comfortably and wake refreshed.
