Holiday Tips To Keep Allergies and Asthma Under Control

SUNDAY, Nov. 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The holidays: Twinkling lights, family dinners and packed travel plans. Plus, a surge of allergy and asthma triggers that can turn the season stressful for some folks.

But with a little planning, you can enjoy the celebrations without spending them sniffing, itchy or reaching for tissues.

"The holidays are a wonderful time to reconnect with loved ones, but they can also bring unexpected exposures that worsen allergies or asthma," Dr. Cherie Zachary, president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), said in a news release.

"A few practical steps can make all the difference for a healthy and comfortable celebration," she added.

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