Christmas tree is also dangerous

Christmas can cause some health problems such as tearing, coughing, chest tightness, etc., according to research by Upstate School of Medicine (USA).

Don't rush to assume that people who are sneezed or runny nose on Christmas are due to cold weather allergies. Because these health problems can be caused by Christmas trees - also known as Christmas tree syndrome.

Christmas trees can cause respiratory problems

Scientists at Upstate Medical University (USA) have analyzed 28 Christmas trees, including leaves and bark of many different species. As a result, the research team found 53 fungal species.

70% of fungal species are found to cause symptoms such as nasal itching, watery eyes, cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, nasal obstruction, fatigue and insomnia. Even some fungi can cause long-term lung and bronchial problems.

In natural conditions, mushrooms grow quite slowly. However, in warm temperatures in the house at Christmas, mushrooms grow very fast. Specifically, scientists found that after the Christmas tree was placed in the house for about 2 weeks, the amount of mushroom spores in the air increased from 800 / 10m ³ to 5,000 spores / 10m ³ _.

Dr. Lawrence Kurlandsky, head of the study, said on the Telegraph : 'I have treated patients with Christmas-related health problems. I think to enjoy the full Christmas night, maybe people should not leave the natural Christmas tree in the house, but can use the artificial pine tree. '

For those who still want to use the natural Christmas tree, Dr. Kurlandsky advises to cut the pine tree and dry it in the garden before bringing it into the house. Then you should put the pine tree out right after Christmas ends instead of keeping it to the New Year like tradition.