Think that allergies aren't a problem during the winter? Think again. Some areas of the country experience their worst allergy season during the wintertime, when mountain cedar pollinates. And even when the plants outside aren't pollinating, other triggers still exist to make your nose congested and runny. From indoor Christmas trees to outdoor mold and irritants such as cold and windy weather, there are a number of non-pollen sources of wintertime nasal symptoms. Learn all about winter allergy season.
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click here | | | | | | 'Tis the Season for Winter Allergies | Think that allergies aren't a problem during the winter? Think again. Some areas of the country experience their worst allergy season during the wintertime, when mountain cedar pollinates. And even when the plants outside aren't pollinating, other triggers still exist to make your nose congested and runny. From indoor Christmas trees to outdoor mold and irritants such as cold and windy weather, there are a number of non-pollen sources of wintertime nasal symptoms. Learn all about winter allergy season. |  | Daniel More, MD
Allergies Expert | | | | Winter Pollen Allergy | | Mountain cedar is a type of juniper tree found mainly in South and Central Texas that pollinates in the winter, from December through March. In the areas where it grows, it is usually the only major pollen present during the wintertime. Mountain cedar is a major cause of hay fever, and people who suffer from this form of pollen allergy typically refer to it as “cedar fever.” Similar pollens include Juniper pollen on the Central Coast Coast and Arizona Cypress in Northern Arizona. | | | | | Runny Noses in Cold Weather | | As the weather starts to turn cold and crisp around the country, people are packing their pockets with tissues to combat their runny noses. But this usually isn't due to allergies -- rather, it's caused by vasomotor rhinitis. This non-allergic form of rhinitis may result in a runny nose, post-nasal drip and/or nasal congestion. It is caused by a number of triggers, including temperature changes, windy weather, and changes in humidity, as well as strong odors, perfumes and smoke. | | | | | Hives in the Cold | | Cold urticaria is a form of physical urticaria that is characterized by the development of hives and swelling with cold exposure. A variety of cold triggers can cause symptoms in people with this syndrome, including cold weather, cold food and drinks, and swimming in cold water. | | | | | | | | | You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Allergies newsletter.
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