Allergies in Central Texas are nothing to sneeze at. Austin has been called " The Allergy Capital of the World" by locals for years. Seasonal allergies are a big concern in Central Texas and it only takes one bout with a pollen that you are sensitive to, to make your life miserable.

In fact, allergies are such a problem here that KVUE began a groundbreaking program of sampling for allergens and identifying them right here at the television station in 1996. As far as we know, we are the only television station in the country to have such a program.

Most people will agree that the worst allergy seasons in Central Texas are caused by Ragweed and Cedar. However, you may react to something totally different. To see what may be causing you problems, choose an allergen from the drop-down box or from the allergy links on the right. You will find information about when the allergen is usually expected and how it typically impacts Central Texans.