What Is Cedar Fever-How Can You Avoid This Illness

The nomenclature 'Cedar Fever' is confusing. In fact, cedar fever is not a type of fever but is an allergic health condition. Allergic reaction in cedar fever is characterized by sneezing, runny nose and itchy and watery eyes. In certain cases, cedar fever may produce allergic conditions like itchiness in the ears.

Some people are allergic to certain substances and allergic reactions to these substances leads to oversensitive immune system. Such over sensitiveness of the immune system results in unwanted enhanced immune response. Allergic reaction takes place when body immune system reacts to an allergen which normally is not harmful for most people. Normally, body immune system is capable of protecting itself from the harmful effects of bacteria, viruses and chemicals.

The name 'cedar fever' is based on the main factor, cedar tree, responsible for occurrence of the allergic condition. Pollens from the cedar tree are considered as the main culprits behind occurrence of cedar fever. However, juniperus ashei (juniper) is the main tree which releases pollens responsible for cedar fever. Cedar fever, being seasonal in nature, mostly affects people during certain periods of the year. Generally, most cases of cedar fever are reported during period of December and January every year. During this period cyclic pollination (releasing of pollens by trees and scattering it by wind) are at its peak. When an individual inhales the pollens, through breathing, such inhaling of pollen could produce certain adverse effects on person with cedar allergy.

It is evident from the above that cedar fever is a pollen allergic reaction. Virtually noticeable reactions surface with allergy to dust, mold and other allergens which can be inhaled. Things like polluted air (containing very small particles) can lead to aggravation of cedar fever.

Treatment of cedar fever involves use of certain medications used for treating allergies. High doses of Vitamin B & C, zinc and many other natural supplements have provided phenomenal results in treating cedar fever. Some nutritionists recommend use of colloidal products like colloidal silver and colloidal gold as complementary therapy for fastening the result and preventing allergies.

Apart from the traditional medications and therapies, there are certain other natural approaches available which may prove to be cure for cedar fever and other seasonal allergies. Adequate intake of vitamins, herb and natural supplements and minerals (like calcium, bromelain, magnesium, licorice etc) can provide you protection from occurrence of seasonal allergies and may also help you in relieving symptoms of allergies.