What is Christmas Tree Syndrome – Health
On the eve of the winter holidays, many are faced with an unusual phenomenon – the appearance of allergic reactions after installing and decorating a Christmas tree, Sports.kz reports with reference to the “Championship”.
Dr. Devon Preston, an allergist at the Cleveland Clinic, spoke about this phenomenon, called “Christmas tree syndrome.”
According to the expert, allergic symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing and cough can occur from both live and artificial Christmas trees. The reason lies in allergens that may be present on the surface of the tree. This can be pollen, mold spores and regular house dust.
To reduce the likelihood of unpleasant symptoms, Devon Preston recommended a few simple measures:
Shake the tree before installation. This will remove some of the dust and spores…
