Doctor explains 'Christmas Tree Syndrome' symptoms caused by festive decorations View 2 Images

Dr Kasim Ahmed has highlighted the symptoms of 'Christmas Tree Syndrome' following recent discussions in the media. Although not officially recognised as a medical condition, this 'syndrome' refers to allergies triggered by festive decorations.

During his appearance on a BBC programme today, Dr Ahmed said: " So, the big thing here is something called Christmas Tree Syndrome , which isn’t an official medical diagnosis , but it is something which people are affected by. And that’s actually the idea that if you are someone who suffers from hay fever, bringing the outside in can cause you to suffer from different symptoms as well.

"So, for example, with your Christmas trees, if you have

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