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’re not difficult to try.

Dr. Elena Lewis, an allergy specialist at Asthma Allergy Centers of Southwest Michigan in Kalamazoo, said evergreen varieties pollinate in the spring, not at the time of harvest, so their pollen should not be an issue.

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