Live, love, play, breathe
December 11, 2013
Christmas may be a happy time
for most in our society but for the
two million plus Australians with
asthma, it’s a time when dust and
pollen can create more wheezing
and sneezing than celebration.
The National Asthma Council
Australia is warning Australians
with asthma to approach the
festive season with caution, saying
decorations, scented candles and
even the humble Christmas tree
can harbour hidden triggers.
“Most people are unaware that
Cypress and pine trees produce
high amounts of pollen,” National
Asthma Council Australia ceo
Kristine Whorlow said.
“Artificial trees may seem like a
safe alternative, but these trees
are often used year after year and
can accumulate dust and even
mould in storage.”
A new Asthma Australia report
on effects of uncontrolled
asthma shows high absenteeism,
career and negative daily living
impacts, with 56% of patients
with uncontrolled asthma taking
asthma-related time off work.
CLICK HERE to read the report or
visit www.nationalasthma.org.au.
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