The Telegraph reported that according to a new research the mould that naturally occurs on Christmas trees causes a series of health complaints from wheezing and coughing to lethargy and insomnia and can even lead to long term lung problems and conditions such as bronchitis and pneumonia.
Scientists discovered, after analysing clippings from 28 Christmas trees including needles and bark, from a range of species, that the 53 cases of mould found, can also cause symptoms that includes itchy noses, watery eyes, coughing, shortness of breath, chest pains, sinus congestion, feelings of fatigue and problems sleeping.
To avoid falling victim to Christmas Tree Syndrome one head researcher give two pieces of advice of firstly hosing down your tree and leave it to dry before taking it inside and remove it quickly after Christmas Day, long before the traditional Twelfth Night.
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