Christmas tree syndrome - do you have it? Six symptoms to watch out for

“If you do have a real tree, try to limit the amount of time it’s in the house so it gathers fewer mould spores, for example, you may want to put your tree up a bit later in December or take it down earlier to prevent any allergic reactions,” advises Dr Cichi.

He continues: “Before bringing the tree inside ensure that you give it a good shake and put it in a cooler part of the house as warmth can actually promote mould spores to form.”

Furthermore, when you are decorating the tree, wear gloves and long sleeves to prevent any reactions on the skin, advises Dr Cichi.

“If you do develop symptoms of this type of allergy, take antihistamines and try and keep your distance from the tree,” he says.