Allergies hit hard in Central TX

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Dr. John Villacis, allergist and immunologist from the Austin Diagnostic Clinic, talks with KXAN News Today on the problems faced by allergy sufferers.

Classic Symptoms of Allergies include:

• Itchy eyes
• Itchy nose
• Sneezing
• Nasal Congestion 

Dr. Villacis recommends knowing when the seasons start and what affects you. That way you can start medicine early.

Dr.Central Texas has three seasons with a different allergy most prominent.

• Spring-Grasses and trees
• Fall-Ragweed Season
• Winter-Cedar season

Sometimes medicine and preventative measures aren't enough and patients develop bigger problems like chronic sinus infections and asthma.

Kids starting school. surrounded by high pollen counts and sometimes upper respiratory infections are at high risk for asthma.

Following cold fronts it's common for Dr. Villacis to see allergy spikes as ragweed comes in from the hill country. He cautions allergy sufferers to be on alert with changing weather patterns.

Visit the KXAN weather tab for updates on pollen counts in the Austin area.