Texans Are Warned About The Return Of Cedar Fever Season

Thanksgiving has come and gone, Christmas has said its final farewell, and the New Year has finally begun.Which means Texans are preparing for cedar fever, which usually peaks around mid-January.

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High Alert: Cedar pollen levels just spiked in Texas—here’s what you need to know

Cedar fever occurs when cedar pollen becomes thicker than usual and can even form a smoke-like or yellow cloud that blows off the trees. If you find yourself frequently sneezing, experiencing itchy or watery eyes, a runny nose with thick mucus (green or yellow, which can be an early sign of infection), a sore throat, fatigue, fever, or severe nasal congestion and sinus pressure, then you more than likely have cedar fever.

The simple habit that cuts Cedar Fever symptoms in half

Cedar fever can make you feel not only weak, but also leave your head feeling like a balloon—full of air and almost floating. Taking showers before bed, keeping your windows closed, and checking pollen counts are all things you can do to find relief. Showers before bed are especially important because washing your hair rinses off the pollen you’ve collected throughout the day. If you don’t wash the pollen out, it can settle on your pillow and lead to even more nasal complications.

The best over-the-counter meds for Central Texas cedar allergies

Over-the-counter medications such as Zyrtec, Claritin, or Allegra can help reduce the allergic reaction. As someone who has lived in Texas and deals with cedar fever every year, I’m confident in saying that these remedies can help—at least somewhat. Unfortunately, this is one of those things you mostly just have to wait out until it runs its course.