Cedar (Juniper)

Mountain Cedar (or Ashe Juniper) is one of the most potent allergens. Pollen from mountain cedar and juniper trees is responsible for the mid-winter phenomenon known as cedar fever in central Texas. Pollen is released during December and January and can be carried by prevailing winds for miles. Cedar and juniper pollen allergy symptoms include runny nose, a sore throat, and incessant sneezing. While the allergen itself won't cause a fever (despite the common name "Cedar Fever" for peak pollen season), a subsequent sinus infection due to allergic rhinitis can result in a fever and should be treated immediately.

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Mountain Cedar Allergy, Juniper Allergy & Cedar Fever Information

Five Things You Need to Know About Cedar and Juniper Allergies

Without a doubt, the number one thing most people KNOW they’re allergic to is mountain cedar and juniper trees. It seems to be in a category all by itself. It’s the one thing that makes people dread the onset of winter. And while the weather hasn’t been showing it, we’re approaching winter quickly. Soon the sky becomes yellow and smoggy from the pollen in the air and sneezing and coughing are heard across the state. If you’re part of large population of people who suffer from cedar fever every winter, here are five things you need to know.

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How to Keep Cedar Fever and Juniper Allergies From Ruining Your Winter

There are a multitude of ways that cedar and juniper pollen allergies can affect your health. You might think of sneezing, some itchy and watery eyes, and maybe some nasal blockage, but where cedar can get nasty is when it starts causing symptoms like sinus headaches and facial pain that might cause you to miss out on life. And while "cedar fever" doesn’t cause your temperature to go up like an actual fever, some of the symptoms can be just as debilitating if allergies get out of control.

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4 Ways to Conquer Cedar Fever and Juniper Allergies

Cedar and juniper pollens proves to be one of the worst allergens for so many people; they start out every year sneezing and coughing as mountain cedar and juniper pollen spreads far and wide. It’s quite easy for cedar and juniper pollen to be swept by the wind and travel hundreds of miles. In 1998, a researcher in Ontario, Canada found cedar pollen that had blown in all the way from Oklahoma to Central Texas.

Cedar flares up every year and you simply can’t avoid it, so here’s 4 easy ways you can prepare for cedar season.

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