Reacting in the weather? You have found Christmas Tree Syndrome

Christmas trees could be too responsible for a sort of health illnesses over the joyful season, according to latest research.

Don't be too fast to judge those who feel under the weather over the joyful time – sooner than seasonal intemperance, it could be their Christmas tree making them sick.

The traditional attraction adornment has been liable for activating a sort of health complications, from puffed and coughing to lethargy and insomnia.

The condition – "Christmas Tree Syndrome" – is basis by mould growing on the trees, whose spores lead to troubles when breathed in.

It has been revealed by scientists from Upstate Medical University, part of the State University of New York, who carried out research after studying a peak in respiratory sickness in the weeks either side of December 25.

The team evaluated clippings from 28 Christmas trees including unprovoked and bark, from a sort of species, and found 53 cases of mould.

Of these, 70% can cause symptoms as well as itchy noses, watery eyes, coughing, shortness of breath, chest pains, sinus congestion, feelings of tiredness and troubles sleeping.

Some of the mould known can even lead to long term lung problems and situations such as bronchitis and pneumonia.

The mould takes place on the trees obviously, but flourishes in the hot conditions of a well-heated home at Christmas.

The team, writing in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, also stated an additional research which found that after a Christmas tree has been on exhibit for a fortnight, several of airborne mould spores rises from 800 per 35 cubic feet to 5,000.

Dr Lawrence Kurlandsky, who heads the study, said he had cared for patients where there was an absolute connection between their sickness and their Christmas tree.

"I have had patients where the link between sickness and the existence of a Christmas tree appear to be pretty definite.

"I illustrate that there are nicer parts to be on Christmas Festival than viewing the doctor and to perhaps just not have a tree or have an imitated one."

For those not desiring to opt for this tremendous choice, Dr Kurlandsky has two other pieces of recommendation for those wishing to keep away from falling suffer to Christmas Tree Syndrome.

Initially, hose down your tree in the garden and leave it to dry before carrying it inside. Then, to more lessen your chance, eliminate it speedily after Christmas Day, long before the conventional Twelfth Night.