Reviewed by the Evolve Health clinical team · 2026-09-30 · 1 min read
If you live in Texas, you know the feeling: it's December, you feel fine, then suddenly you're sneezing, congested, and miserable. That's cedar fever — an allergic reaction to pollen from Ashe juniper trees, commonly called mountain cedar.
Why Texas gets it so bad
Mountain cedar grows across Central Texas, and from December through February it releases enormous clouds of pollen. Wind carries it for hundreds of miles, so even Denton feels it. Pollen counts are often highest on cold, windy days.
Cedar fever vs. a cold
Cedar fever is an allergy, not an infection. Common signs include sneezing fits, runny or stuffy nose, itchy watery eyes, and fatigue. Unlike a cold, allergies rarely cause fever or body aches, and symptoms last as long as you're exposed to the pollen — often weeks.
What helps
Staying indoors on high-pollen days, keeping windows closed, showering after time outside, and using a HEPA air filter can reduce exposure. Many people manage symptoms with over-the-counter allergy products — but if you're unsure what's safe for you, especially with other health conditions or medications, talk to a provider first.
When to see us
If symptoms don't improve, interfere with sleep or work, or you're not sure whether it's allergies or something else, we can help sort it out — in person or by video.
Visit us
Evolve Health is at 2442 Lillian Miller Pkwy, Suite 115, Denton, TX 76205. Book online or call (940) 257-2002 to schedule a visit, in person or by video anywhere in Texas.
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