KALAMAZOO — The bad news: Whether it is real or artificial, a Christmas tree can trigger allergies and asthma. The good news: There are steps that can help prevent allergic reactions, and they ...

“The last thing you want to do is open up this incubator of mold spores, and it all goes into your face or you release it into the air, because it’s been sealed in this plastic box,” she ...

MELROSE PARK, Ill., Dec. 14 (UPI) -- It may be a wonderful time of year but fresh Christmas trees, plants, air fresheners, perfumes, dust and nuts can spell misery for many, a U.S. researcher says ...

Hose down real and artificial trees before bringing them inside to help reduce or eliminate existing mold and dust. Allow trees to dry out fully before bringing inside. Issue: Dusty Decorations.

After Christmas, store decorations in plastic containers that can be easily wiped down since cardboard attracts dust and mold. Run an air purifier in the same room as the Christmas tree. It may ...