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It is true that True, Christmas trees play a great role in decorating our houses for the season, however, they could end up killing you.
Experts say your Christmas tree may be killing you.
A recent research has shown that there are health reactions to the seasonal feature, which might look harmless, but could end up causing life-threatening pneumonia.
If you are thinking of switching to an artificial tree, beware of its layer of dust which may cause a set of its own problems.
Experts say the runny nose and cough that many of us associate with this time of year may well be caused by the mould harboured by the tree.
Further studies reveal that the longer your tree is up, the worse you could feel.
Research says that 35 per cent of people surveyed suffer from an increase of hay fever-like symptoms over the festive season, with pine Christmas trees causing most of the problems.
According to a recent poll for Prevalin Allergy (dubbed Christmas tree syndrome), symptoms include itchy nose, watery eyes, wheezing, coughing, chest pains, lethargy and insomnia.
Complicated cases of the allergy may lead to pneumonia and if not properly handled, death.
Scientists from Upstate Medical University, part of the State University of New York, found that when they analysed pine needles and bark from 28 Christmas trees, they found 53 cases of mould.
According to them, this mould releases spores that can trigger allergic reactions in people who are susceptible.
Dr Lawrence Kurlandsky, who conducted the research, said in his report: “If you and your children don’t have any obvious allergies, then it is probably not going to bother you.”
Signs That Your Tree Wants To Kill You
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