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What is this illness that makes you sneeze during Christmas? – Firstpost

Do you find yourself with a stuffy nose or itchy skin while decorating your Christmas tree? Does the sight of twinkling lights have you reaching for tissues instead of feeling festive? Then, you might be allergic to your Christmas tree. ALSO READ | The big Christmas reveal: What Santa Claus looked like 1,700 years ago Hidden allergens in your tree could be triggering a condition known as…

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Tree Mold May Be The Cause Of Your Christmas Tree Allergy

A Christmas tree can bring more with it into your home than pure holiday joy. Any time you bring a live Christmas tree inside, there's the chance that it's carrying tree mold that can trigger symptoms in those who suffer from allergies, asthma, and other respiratory issues. How do you know whether you have a Christmas tree allergy or mold is to blame? We've got all the information you need to diagnose and prevent what's otherwise known as "Christmas tree syndrome".

Christmas Tree Allergy

Real Christmas trees have the potential to trigger allergies, but it may not be the tree itself that's doing it. Symptoms of Christmas tree syndrome include, but aren't limited to:

Sneezing

Runny nose and/or nasal congestion

Eye, nose and throat irritation

Wheezing/difficulty breathing

Headaches

Nosebleeds

Before you chuck your live tree for an artificial model because you think you have a Christmas tree allergy, consider the fact that the same symptoms occur when you're exposed to mold.

Christmas Tree Mold

Both artificial and real trees can cause allergies due to pollen and other contaminants that cling to them. If artificial trees are not stored properly, dust can become a real problem. Real trees, on the other hand, are especially at risk for bringing allergens into the home. From the tree farm to the sales lot, real Christmas trees spend the majority of their lives outdoors. When brought home for the holidays, they can bring pollen, dust and other contaminants with them. They also can bring tree mold.

Since trees are often harvested weeks before the Christmas season, real trees often stand in moist holding areas – hydration helps keep the tree looking fresh. This continued exposure to moisture can cause tree mold to develop. Mold spores can spread easily as you carry the tree into your house and move branches around during decorating. This exposure puts you and your family at risk for the health issues typically associated with mold. Researchers from St. Vincent's Medical Center in Connecticut have discovered that a fresh Christmas tree can raise the mold level in a room by as much as five times their normal levels. These increased levels can cause allergy symptoms and trigger asthma. The longer you have a fresh tree in your home, the higher your risk for developing Christmas tree allergy symptoms.

Prevent Christmas Tree Syndrome

To reduce the presence of Christmas tree mold and other allergens in your home, thoroughly shake your tree before bringing it inside if your local tree farm doesn’t provide this service. Handle your tree as little as possible and consider waiting to purchase one until later in the season. Keep a real tree up and decorated for no more than a week to limit allergen exposure. The other option is to choose a well-maintained artificial tree, or buy a live, potted tree that you can plant after the season is over to relive your Christmas memories for years to come.

Other Mold Issues

If allergy symptoms don't clear up after a Christmas tree has been removed from your home, there may be other mold issues lurking. Contact the mold remediation professionals at ServiceMaster by LoveJoy if you notice signs of mold or continue to experience symptoms that may be related to mold exposure.

Atlanta, GA's Mold Remediation Experts

ServiceMaster by LoveJoy has the expertise and equipment to inspect your home thoroughly and customize a plan that will safely treat and eliminate a mold problem of any size at any time of year. Our IICRC-Certified teams offer complete mold remediation services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to stop mold where it starts and keep it from interrupting your holiday – or any day.

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Christmas tree syndrome: How to prevent the allergy to festive trees - are you at risk?

CHRISTMAS trees and decorations could cause symptoms of the allergic Christmas tree syndrome. This is the health warning signs to look out for, as well as how to prevent the condition that causes runny noses and itchy skin. from Daily Express :: Health Feed http://bit.ly/2E2zIc5 via IFTTT from Blogger http://bit.ly/2Ei3cnn

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Christmas tree syndrome, that is and how it manifests

Christmas tree syndrome, that is and how it manifests

If you start sneezing as you approach a decorated tree, you should know that the cause could be Christmas tree syndrome. Here’s what it is

Bad news: the star of Christmas decorations could be responsible for your runny nose. Christmas tree syndrome is a sad reality that can trigger symptoms of seasonal allergy such as hay fever, during the Christmas period.

Symptoms

Clogged or runny nose,…

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Did you know about CTS? Christmas Tree Syndrome. It’s an allergic reaction to mold being produce from your Christmas tree. Symptoms may include runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing and coughing. More severe respiratory symptoms may occur for those with allergies and comprised immune systems. #healthylifestyle #health #nucca https://www.instagram.com/p/BrGPvVDnm8r/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ctojc11l4593

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Scientists talked about the dangers of "Christmas tree syndrome"

Scientists talked about the dangers of “Christmas tree syndrome”

Scientists have discovered more than 50 different types of mold that may be hiding on the Christmas tree. British scientists claim that some spruce trees can provoke allergy symptoms, which doctors often call the “Christmas tree syndrome”.

According to experts, this is a condition that causes allergy symptoms, including itching, redness in the eyes, red skin inflammation, as well as a runny…

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Christmas tree syndrome: How to prevent the allergy to festive trees - are you at risk?

CHRISTMAS trees and decorations could cause symptoms of the allergic Christmas tree syndrome. This is the health warning signs to look out for, as well as how to prevent the condition that causes runny noses and itchy skin. from Daily Express :: Health Feed http://bit.ly/2E2zIc5 from Blogger http://bit.ly/2EgORYq