I'm enjoying the weather, but allergies are kicking in

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The beautiful weather was the talk of the town across Central Texas on Thursday. You didn't have to travel far to see people enjoying it. However, in autumn there is a not so pleasant return of allergies.

“The weather is wonderful. It's absolutely beautiful. This is Austin in the fall. There’s nothing better,” one Austin resident told KXAN Downtown.

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She was one of many people outside enjoying what appeared to be a “real” fall day.

Even though it didn't last long, it didn't stop people from strolling down 6th Street, riding scooters, or taking a break from work to grab some lunch.

“This is the weather that makes everyone think they want to move to Austin, and they do,” joked another man downtown.

While more and more people are spending time outdoors, Mother Nature has her own fall favorite that likes to return this time of year: allergies.

“It really hasn't rained much in the last month, and so dust and these particles in the air are causing a lot of problems, especially for those who went to ACL Fest over the last two weekends,” Dr. said John Villacis.

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There is a lot of grass and mold at the moment. Autumn elm and ragweed follow right behind.

Symptoms of allergy include itchy, runny, runny nose and sneezing. If symptoms include sinus pressure, sinus pain, fever or muscle aches, it's usually more infection-related, Villacis explained.

He recommends over-the-counter medications and a nasal spray. However, there are other things you can do to keep sneezing at bay.

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“Keep your windows closed. Air conditioning on. Don't hang laundry out to dry if you've been outside a lot. “Take a bath or shower before bed to wash away these allergens,” said Dr. William Hark.

The good news? Doctors say ragweed season is coming to an end.

Just in time for the holidays, doctors remind everyone that the cedar season will begin again at the end of December.

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