10 Worst American Cities for Spring Allergies

American Cities for Spring Allergies

Spring is the time when many seasonal allergies occur. As the trees start to get their new leaves and flowers, Pollen also spreads in the air, so most of the allergy sufferers start sniffing and sneezing. The biggest cause of spring allergy is pollen. 35 million people in America suffer from these seasonal allergies. There is no specific cure for the spring allergies but there are ways to fight against them. The runny nose, itchy eyes, headache are the symptom of spring allergies.

Asthma and allergy foundation of America AAFA also says that spring is the main season for allergy. The AAFA found that 100 U.S cities are worst for the spring allergies. Deadliest allergies are found in those cities. Here is the information about few such cities.

1. Knoxville, Tenn

Knoxville, Tennessse it is the worst U.S city fir allergies. Last year it was on number 2 on the list. Knoxville had a worse pollen score and the pollen medicine is used in its worst form. An average number of allergy specialists were present to treat the patients. Pollen can affect anybody no matter where one lives.

2. Louisville, ky

It is the second worst city where deadliest allergies occur. Louisville is the home of Kentucky Derby. The use allergy medicine per patient is worst which makes this city the part of this list. The rate of pollen is at its peak in the morning so the allergic patients should stay inside in the morning.

3. Chattanooga, Tenn

Last year this city was the 17th worst city for allergies but this year it is on the number 3. The use of allergy medicines is worst in this city. This city touches the border of Appalachian mountain range. The pollen score is average in Chattanooga and the number of allergy specialists is average as well.

4. Dayton, Ohio

The city of Dayton is moved from number 8 to 4 on the list of worst allergy cities. The pollen score is rated worse than average. The use of inhalers, nasal sprays and other allergy medicines are average.

5. Charlotte New Castle

Last year this city hit the number 4 on the list but now but this year it is at number 5 on the list, this shows a bit improvement in the conditions of allergy in the Charlotte. This city has warm weather and people enjoy golf in outdoor games but still the pollen score is worse than many other cities.

6. Philadelphia

Last year Philadelphia was on number 12 but this time it is on number 6, so it has come on the top 10 list this year and this year Philadelphia is also on the list 10 worst cities for asthma. The pollen score is very high in this city. Pollen triggers asthma and many other nasal allergies. The use of allergy medicines in high than the average where as the ratio of allergy specialists is average in Philadelphia.

7. Greensboro, New Castle

Greensboro holds its 7th position on the AAFA’s allergy cities list this year. The use of allergy medicines is very high in this city where as the pollen score is rated as average by AAFA.

8. Jackson Mississippi

Last year Jackson was on the number 13 and now it is on number 8 this year. The position of the cities changes every year depending on three factors given by AAFA those are: pollen scores, allergy medicines and the board of certified allergists. This year the Jackson ranks better than the average for allergy specialists. The use of allergy medicine is worst but the pollen score is average.

9. St. Louis

Last year St. Louis on 16 numbers on the list but this year it has climbed in the 10 on the list. According to AAFA the pollen score is worst in this city and the volume of pollen is 300 grains per cubic meter or it can be even higher than this. In such a condition people start suffering from runny nose, itchy eyes and other allergy symptoms. The use of allergy medicines and the number of allergy specialists is average in the St. Louis.

10. Witchita Kan

It is the largest city in Kansas and it is on number 10 on the AAFA’s list this year and last year it was on number 15. It has more than average number of board- certifies allergists per 10,000 patients. The use of inhalers and allergy medicines is average while the pollen score in this city is worse than average.

There is no escape from seasonal allergies anywhere in the world but still this allergy can be avoided if the patients move from these cities to the other where the pollen score in not very high, they will surely feel comfortable there.