Jun Christopher Mendoza1, James Quinn2. 1. Willford Hall Allergy Clinic, Willford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Electronic address: JunMendoza24@gmail.com. 2. Willford Hall Allergy Clinic, Willford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To review the literature related to mountain cedar in terms of allergic disease and societal impact. DATA SOURCES: English-language articles obtained through PubMed searches with relevance to mountain cedar allergies. STUDY SELECTIONS: Articles with the following search terms were included: mountain cedar, Juniperus ashei, juniper, allergy, pollen, cedar fever, Jun a 1, and San Antonio. RESULTS: A total of 61 relevant articles were selected regarding mountain cedar and its distribution, phylogenetics, allergens, potency, cross-reactivity, pollen counting and monitoring, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and future research. CONCLUSION: Mountain cedar remains a major cause of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis in the south central United States during the winter months. Key treatment strategies involve a combination of allergen avoidance, pharmacologic therapy, and subcutaneous immunotherapy. Allergists can help affected patients in their management of "cedar fever." Published by Elsevier Inc.
OBJECTIVE: To review the literature related to mountain cedar in terms of allergic disease and societal impact. DATA SOURCES: English-language articles obtained through PubMed searches with relevance to mountain cedar allergies. STUDY SELECTIONS: Articles with the following search terms were included: mountain cedar, Juniperus ashei, juniper, allergy, pollen, cedar fever, Jun a 1, and San Antonio. RESULTS: A total of 61 relevant articles were selected regarding mountain cedar and its distribution, phylogenetics, allergens, potency, cross-reactivity, pollen counting and monitoring, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and future research. CONCLUSION: Mountain cedar remains a major cause of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis in the south central United States during the winter months. Key treatment strategies involve a combination of allergen avoidance, pharmacologic therapy, and subcutaneous immunotherapy. Allergists can help affected patients in their management of "cedar fever." Published by Elsevier Inc.
Authors: Susanne Jochner-Oette; Johanna Jetschni; Petra Liedl; Annette Menzel Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2022-01-29 Impact factor: 3.390