Study
Scientist carried out research after observing a peak in respiratory illnesses in the weeks either side of December 25.The team analysed clippings from 28 Christmas trees including needles and bark, from a range of species, and found 53 cases of mould.
Of these, 70 per cent can cause symptoms including itchy noses, watery eyes, coughing, shortness of breath, chest pains, sinus congestion, feelings of fatigue and problems sleeping. Scientist warn that  that some of them can even lead to long term lung disease including bronchitis and pneumonia.

Researcher’s view and suggestion to enjoy Christmas without risking Your Health

Dr Lawrence Kurlandsky, who led the research, said he had treated patients where there was a clear link between their illness and their Christmas tree."I have had patients where the association between illness and the presence of a Christmas tree seem to be pretty clear cut.
Dr Lawrence Kurlandsky, said, “Firstly, hose down your tree in the garden and leave it to dry before bringing it inside, then, to further reduce your chance, remove it swiftly after Christmas Day, long before the traditional Twelfth Night.”
"I explain that there are nicer places to be on Christmas Eve than seeing the doctor and to perhaps just not have a tree or have an artificial one."

The team, writing in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, also reported another study which found that after a Christmas tree has been on display for a fortnight, the number of airborne mould spores increases from 800 per 35 cubic feet to 5,000.

Have a Happy and Healthy Christmas…

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News source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/christmas/8963438/Feeling-under-the-weather-Youve-got-Christmas-Tree-Syndrome.html
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