Threat of mountain cedar fever increases with incoming winter, cold fronts, induces cold and flu symptoms, higher threat in Hill County
The Texas A&M Forest Service is warning Texans of the upcoming cedar fever season, an allergic reaction to pollen released by mountain cedar trees.
The forest service said these trees begin producing pollen in mid-December, triggered by colder weather or a cold front. Pollen production peaks in the middle of January and subsides around the beginning of March. The forest service said the timing of the pollen's release can also be problematic. While many anticipate allergies in the spring, which has the highest production of ragweed pollen and mold spores, juniper trees are one of the few plants that pollinate during the winter.
The school's forest service said cedar fever can be treated with allergy medications and antihistamines, but a physician or health care professional should be consulted first. They also recommended watching local weather stations for pollen counts and installing higher MERV-rated air filters in home and auto HVAC systems.
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