THE COLD TRUTH ABOUT CLINTON'S X-MAS TREE ALLERGIES

THE COLD TRUTH ABOUT CLINTON'S X-MAS TREE ALLERGIES

SAN DIEGO (Wireless Flash) -- President Clinton's current bout with allergies is being blamed on the White House Christmas tree -- but an allergist thinks he knows the real cause. San Diego-based allergy expert Dr. Ron Simon thinks Clinton's hoarse voice and other symptoms are indicative of a bad case of indigestion. It seems stomach acid can cause respiratory problems when it reaches the back of the throat or nose during an indigestion spell. Simon says although Clinton likes to blame his allergies on Socks the cat or dusty Christmas trees, it's more likely the president is causing the problems himself by indulging in too many holiday treats such as chocolate and cigars. If the problem really does lie with the Christmas tree, the allergist suggests White House aides should vacuum the trees' needles.