Christmas tree making him worse?

[samsmom]

We've noticed Sam's head nodding tic re-emerging a few times over the last day or so and I think it's because of the live Christmas tree, which we got on Saturday. I had heard from a friend that her husband is allergic to real Christmas trees but I couldn't imagine why as there's no tree pollen around at this time of year. But it did get me thinking as Sam has often had an increase in tics over the Christmas holiday period, which then seems to continue thru to the end of spring. I googled allergic to Christmas trees and found lots of info on this and it seems that mold is the main problem with these trees. The spore count goes up massively after the first couple of days of having a real tree in your house. Plus, you spend more time at home over the holidays as school is out. I can totally see how this would cause an increase in tics with Sam, who has tons of environmental allergies.

 

We are going to give it a couple of days and if he still does the head nodding the tree will be heading out the door! Sad - his big brother was only saying yesterday that it's the most perfect tree we've ever had

 

Just putting this out there in case anyone else notices a worsening at this time and isn't sure why, or maybe someone else has already identified this as a problem?

 

Sue

[Chemar]

personally I wouldnt even wait a couple of days as it is likely to get worse IMHO

 

sadly my son has the same reaction to the tree mold

 

we have had a large artificial tree for years now.....

I know it is not the same, but the compromise is worth it!

[ilovedogs]

It's funny you brought this up. We don't have a real tree anymore, either, but I noticed my ds is blinking again. I haven't seen this tic in months. I keep wondering if it's the dust from all the Christmas stuff that comes out of the garage. The garland, the stuffed reindeers, etc. that have been boxed in the garage all year. I have noticed the dust settling faster now that the stuff is up and out. Or maybe he's ticcing more b/c of the excitement of the holidays and the weather changes we've been having? We had to stop getting living trees b/c my husband was having allergy problems with them, too.

[samsmom]

Well, the tree had to go. Kept it until yesterday but Sam started to cough and sneeze and also looked pale, and dark under the eyes. It was an obvious allergic reaction. We put the tree out on the deck and it looks even more beautiful out there as we have snow today - about 6-8" so far here and it just looks gorgeous. We don't get snow too often so it all just looks magical to us! Sam is looking better already Guess we'll be heading out to the sales after Christmas to buy an artificial tree!