As summer winds down, many Central Texans are enjoying the last of the sunshine before school routines and cooler weather return. But for allergy sufferers, this time of year signals something else: the need to prepare for cedar fever season.
Yes, now is the time to act — even though the peak of mountain cedar pollen doesn’t typically hit until late December through February.
Cedar allergies are no small issue in Texas. About 20% of Texans suffer from mountain cedar pollen allergies, and as many as 50% may be affected to some degree during peak season. As a board-certified allergist, I see it every year — patients wait until symptoms strike to seek help. By then, the immune system is already overwhelmed. The key to minimizing symptoms is to start treatment before cedar pollen fills the air.
