Mountain Cedar Season Has Arrived In Texas, And It’s The Worst Pollen Of The Year
Allergy season is never fun, but it reaches a whole new level of uncomfortable here in Texas. We have the pleasure of dealing with mountain cedar, by far the worst of our pollens. It just began rearing its ugly head and should peak right around Christmas.
December 1 marked the beginning of mountain cedar season, a time we Texans love to hate. It's the worst of our many pollens, showing up every year during the holidays and not leaving for months.
As winter starts drawing to a close - that's February here in Texas - so, too does the pollen. It usually coincides with Valentine's Day, so runny noses shouldn't get in the way of smooching your other half.
Run-of-the-mill allergy symptoms such as sneezing, watery eyes, and throat itching usually present with cedar. The severity, however, is usually amplified, so more aggressive treatment may be necessary.
Steroid nasal sprays are quite strong, which is why doctors recommend them as the first line of defense. Unfortunately, these medications aren't as effective when started after the season has already begun, so you'll likely need to double down.
Have you ever been affected by mountain cedar? If so, we’d love to hear your thoughts on its return for yet another year. Tell us all about it in the comments section!
Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
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