A doctor is warning people that their festive decorations could trigger illnesses that may be mistaken for a common cold or Covid-19

As Brits gear up to deck their halls for the festive season, they're being warned that their Christmas decorations could potentially make them ill. Most people stash their Christmas decorations in the loft or basement for 11 months of the year, only bringing them out in December before packing them away again in the new year.

While this is a common practice across UK households, it could also pose some health risks. Dr Neel Patel, a GP at Lloyds Pharmacy Online Doctor , has warned that symptoms caused by Christmas decorations could be mistaken for a common cold or even Covid-19.

He pointed out that many typical Christmas decorations can trigger allerg

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