Dr Kasim Ahmed explained the 'syndrome' on BBC Morning Live

Dr Kasim Ahmed has shone a light on the symptoms of ' Christmas Tree Syndrome' today, following discussions prompted by a recent Mirror article . While the expert said it isn't exactly a formal health issue, this 'syndrome' refers to allergies associated with festive decorations.

Speaking on the 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 a fres

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