Christmas tree could actually be the reason behind your winter sniffles. Runny noses and coughs at this time of year may actually be caused by mould growth and pollen on the festive fir - and the longer it is up, the worse you could feel.
Dubbed Christmas Tree Syndrome, it causes hayfever-like symptoms including itchy nose, watery eyes, wheezing, coughing, chest pains, lethargy and insomnia - and even leads to pneumonia in rare serious cases.
Sufferers may start sneezing and coughing when in the presence of a Christmas tree, but may not even be aware it's causing an allergic reaction.
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