In many areas of the United States, October not only brings beautiful changing leaves and cooler weather, but also brings fall allergies. Each fall the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America puts together a list of the top 10 most challenging places to live for people with seasonal allergies and allergy symptoms.
To determine the most difficult places to live for people with fall allergies, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation looks at the following factors: the city’s pollen and mold levels; how long peak allergy season usually lasts; the number of allergy medications used by patients, such as antihistamines, nasal sprays, and oral drugs; and the number of allergy specialists in the area.
Here is a list of the top 10 worst cities in the United States or fall allergy sufferers:
1. McAllen, Texas
2. Wichita, Kansas
3. Louisville, Kentucky
4. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
5. Jackson, Mississippi
6. Dayton, Ohio
7. Augusta, Georgia
8. Tulsa, Oklahoma
9. Knoxville, Tennessee
10. Little Rock, Arkansas
Source: Healthcommunities
Dr. Bob,
ReplyDeleteVery interesting information. I cant believe California isn't on the list with all the pollution we have.
Bobby B.
Bobby,
ReplyDeleteThe deserts are usually pretty safe from allergies. I am sure I will get some comments on that statement. Don't get me going on pollution! Ha!
Sincerely,
Dr. Bob Moulas
This is why I will never leave California!
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