If you live in Texas, you know December allergies are the worst! As soon as that first freeze occurs, cedar season arrives on cue, dragging along its nasty little assortment of miseries. But luckily, winter allergy sufferers in Texas and the surrounding areas can be informed and ready this year to keep a pesky nuisance from spreading a whole lot of “hum-bug” on the season.
Cedar allergies have a unique pattern in Texas: they reoccur, like clockwork, every December and January when mountain cedar trees release their pollen. The gusting winter winds carry this Allergen all over Texas, and even beyond its borders. Allergy symptoms from this airborne
pollen include watery and itchy eyes, sore throat, runny nose, headaches, congestion, and, of course, constant sneezing. Symptoms can be so severe that this ailment is called Cedar Fever; however, an actual fever is not an allergy symptom.
Allergies or COVID-19?
These days, any symptom has people wondering if it could be COVID-19. Therefore, when winter allergy symptoms hit, especially severe ones like those related to Cedar Fever, people need the facts.
One of the critical differences between allergy symptoms and COVID-19 symptoms is allergies will not cause body aches or a fever. Additionally, people with allergies know they sometimes experience a slight loss of taste and smell. However, the similar COVID-19 symptom has a much more pronounced effect with a complete and sudden loss of all smell and taste.
Allergies or cold / flu?
Aside from the Texas-specific cedar allergies, people all over the world experience winter discomfort from allergens. People who experience winter allergies might think they are coming down with the flu or a cold. While some of the symptoms are the same – congestion, headaches, runny nose, coughing, sore and itchy throat, itchy and watery eyes, and postnasal
drip – cold and flu symptoms will subside in 7 – 10 days and generally include a fever. Allergy symptoms will not include a fever and will last as long as you remain exposed to the allergen without seeking treatment.
Treatment for winter and indoor allergies.
People who suffer from indoor allergies might have a worse experience during the winter since they will be staying inside more. This situation is especially true during the extra periods of stay- at-home orders and self-isolation requests created by COVID-19. Keeping the windows and
doors shut during winter also exacerbates indoor allergies because the heating system is only recirculating indoor air and allowing allergens to build up.
There are several ways to treat allergies. Over-the-counter medications are popular because of their accessibility. In actuality, this method just masks the symptoms for a short time, only to have them return as soon as the medication wears off. Some people take over-the-counter
medications for 10 to 20 years and never progress towards preventing symptoms in future situations.
So, what’s the alternative to ineffective over-the-counter remedies? Immunotherapy is now being championed as the best way to eradicate allergies. The difference is quite simple: immunotherapy slowly introduces the body to tiny amounts of the allergen, and over time, the body no longer sees it as a threat. The results – no more reactions to previous allergy triggers.
Immunotherapy options.
An array of immunotherapy treatments are available to put an end to your annoying allergies rather than mask them. Allergy drops and allergy shots are two popular methods that provide lasting relief that starts your body on a journey towards complete allergy freedom.
Allergy drops are just as effective as shots for most people. More and more people are discovering the ease and convenience of drops, and some prefer this option over injections, especially kids! Children as young as two years old can take allergy drops. Allergy shots, however, are still an excellent treatment plan for adults. Shot treatment is generally weekly for a
year, and then, scaled back accordingly. Both the drops and shots subject the body to the problem-causing allergens and allow them to build up over time, eventually eliminating their power over the immune system. And for those who are busy and just can’t take the time to do any kind of regimented treatment plan, there is ExACT Immunoplasty, a series of three
injections over the course of eight weeks. And that’s it, you are DONE with allergies!
Something to think about.
Winter can be a long, dreary trek for many people living in colder climates. Don’t let winter allergies add to your discomfort this year. With so much going on in the world, you don’t need the added grief. Make this winter the season you knock out your cold weather and over-zealous indoor allergies for good with allergy-ending immunotherapy treatments.
Aspire Allergy & Sinus
Known for making new and innovative allergy therapies available, Aspire made allergy drops a
household name when they launched in 2012 and just recently introduced an exceptionally fast way
to treat allergies, the ExACT Immunoplasty procedure . This procedure treats allergies in just eight
weeks, rather than years.
For more information, please visit https://www.aspireallergy.com
https://www.aspireallergy.com/allergy-drops
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Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
