If your allergies flare during cedar season in late fall through winter, it's time to fight back with early action. Manage your allergies or asthma before cedar season begins by seeing an ARC Allergy and Asthma specialist. Getting treatment now builds the protection you need. Visit ARCallergy.com.
Starting early is key to prevention
ARC allergists recommend starting treatment weeks or months before symptoms are felt because medications and allergy shots need time to build protection. Waiting risks greater disruption to sleep and focus and can even lead to complications such as sinus infections and asthma flare-ups.
Cedar fever symptoms begin in late fall
Every year, in late fall, adults and children begin experiencing a sudden onslaught of severe cedar pollen allergies, or cedar fever. Cedar fever is an allergic reaction to pollen from mountain cedar (also known as juniper) trees common in Central Texas. Although actual fever is rare, it can produce symptoms like the cold or flu.
If you have cedar fever, you typically experience:
- Stuffy nose
- Itchy, watery eyes
- Coughing or sore throat
- Sneezing
- Runny nose
- Fatigue
If you have asthma or other respiratory conditions, you may have worse symptoms, including:
- Wheezing
- Chest tightness
- Shortness of breath
When to see an ARC Allergy and Asthma specialist
It's important to talk to your doctor about the best way to manage your symptoms and determine the cause. Allergists can help identify triggers and offer treatments such as allergy shots or allergy drops.
Book an appointment
To schedule an appointment with an ARC allergist, book through ARC MyChart or call 512-272-4636.