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What Austin’s Allergy Crisis Will Shock the City Forever Austin, Texas—once celebrated for its vibrant culture, thriving music scene, and year-round sunshine—faces an unexpected challenge that’s stirring concern across households: an alarming rise in allergies that’s transforming daily life in ways residents never imagined. Known as Austin’s allergy crisis, this growing public health challenge is not just a seasonal nuisance—it’s reshaping how people live, work, and even breathe in the capital of Texas. ### The Rise of Austin’s Allergy Crisis: More Than Just Hay Fever Over the past few years, Austin has experienced a sharp uptick in allergy-related complaints, from relentless seasonal hay fever to severe reactions to pollen, mold, dust mites, and even common pollutants. With rising temperatures, changing weather patterns, and increased urban development, pollen levels have surged in central Texas, exacerbating conditions like seasonal allergic rhinitis and exacerbating asthma, especially among children and vulnerable populations.