Asthma caution: 12 tips to manage asthma this Christmas

National Asthma Council Australia CEO Kristine Whorlow says most people don’t know that cypress and pine trees produce high amounts of pollen, which can trigger asthma and hay fever symptoms.

“And, like many indoor plants, real Christmas trees can harbour mould,” she says.

“Artificial trees also carry risk and are not necessarily a safe alternative, as while being stored away they can collect a significant amount of dust and mould, both of which are common asthma triggers.”

To minimise the Christmas wheeze, the National Asthma Council Australia has released these Top 12 Asthma Tips for the 12 Days of Christmas.

1.Don’t let …read more