Holiday Trees Make Allergy Suffers Sneeze

Spring sneezes aren't a thing of the past now that the holidayseason is here. In fact, allergies aggravated by plants, dust andfirewood may be worse than ever.

Emergency room visits for asthma attacks and allergies tend topeak during the holidays. Allergy specialists offer these tips: Wear a face mask when you dust off holiday decorations. Electric heating may be a better alternative than fireplaces orwood-burning stoves that may trigger asthma symptoms. Don't store firewood in the house: It may harbor mold. Take along your own dust-proof mattress and pillow casings whentraveling and …