Fall Allergies in Texas: Why Your Symptoms Are Starting Now
Just when the summer heat starts to ease, another Texas allergy season begins.
Weed pollen, including ragweed typically appears during late summer and can continue throughout the fall. Mold spores may also become airborne around damp soil, fallen leaves, grass, and other decaying vegetation. For allergy sufferers, that can mean weeks of sneezing, congestion, runny nose, and itchy or watery eyes.
What Causes Fall Allergies in Texas?
Ragweed is one of the best-known fall allergy triggers. Its lightweight pollen travels through the air and may affect people even when ragweed is not growing directly around their home.
Other possible fall triggers include:
- Weed pollen
- Grass pollen
- Outdoor mold spores
- Dust and indoor allergens
- Pet dander
Because Texas has a relatively warm climate, seasonal allergens may remain active longer than they do in colder parts of the country.
Common Fall Allergy Symptoms
Seasonal allergies may cause:
- Sneezing
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Itchy nose or throat
- Red, itchy, or watery eyes
- Postnasal drainage
- Mild fatigue
Allergies generally do not cause a fever. If your symptoms include fever, significant body aches, chills, or worsening illness, you may be dealing with a respiratory infection rather than seasonal allergies.
How to Reduce Your Exposure to Fall Allergens
You cannot completely avoid outdoor allergens, but a few practical habits may help reduce your exposure.
Check the pollen count
Review your local pollen and mold forecast before planning outdoor activities. When counts are especially high, consider moving exercise or yardwork indoors.
Keep outdoor air outside
Close your home and car windows when pollen levels are elevated. Use air conditioning when possible and replace HVAC filters according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Change after spending time outdoors
Pollen can collect on clothing, shoes, skin, and hair. Changing clothes and showering after yardwork or extended outdoor activities may help keep it from spreading through your home.
Be careful with yardwork
Mowing, raking, and working around leaves or damp vegetation can stir up pollen and mold spores. Consider wearing a well-fitting mask or asking someone else to handle these jobs when your symptoms are active.
Follow a consistent allergy routine
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Be Ready for Texas Allergy Season
Texas allergies do not stop when summer ends. A little preparation can make it easier to enjoy football games, fall festivals, and time outside without being caught off guard by seasonal symptoms.
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