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No matter where you live, allergies can be tough to deal with. A South Carolina town made the "Worst Allergy Cities List." It turns out, location can make a big difference in how severe symptoms are for those suffering from pollen allergies. And thanks to a new report, we know which cities make it the most challenging.
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America has determined the “Allergy Capitals” of America in 2023. Where it’s harder for residents with allergies to avoid flare-ups. One South Carolina city made the list! Keep reading to see which one!
- They researched data from the 100 most populated U.S. metro areas. They used factors including tree, grass, and weed pollen scores. Plus, the number of board-certified allergists and immunologists and how often over-the-counter allergy medicine is used.
- Wichita, Kansas, tops the list as the number one Allergy Capital. Wichita is home to many sunflower fields, which is great for photo ops, but not so much for allergy symptoms.
- Tree and grass pollen levels are also worse than average there and there are fewer board-certified allergists and immunologists than in other cities, plus, allergy medicine use is “extremely high” in Wichita.
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10. Greenville SC
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Greenville comes in at No. 10 with their allergies seeming to be worse than ever before. I am sure the population growth in the area is also making it a bit more extreme as more and more people move there. Allergy medicine usage and pollen have reached an all-time high for Greenville this year. There is also a number of allergy specialists that are in the area having to deal with the number of allergies that are there.
9. Des Moines, Iowa
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For 2023, Des Moines, Iowa is coming at number 9. They have an extreme number of allergy specialists in the area to help those. They also have an increasing number of allergy medicine and pollen scores that are over the average.
8. Orlando, Florida
The place where dreams come true and all the magic happens, Orlando is coming in at number 8 on the list. Allergy medication, pollen, allergy specialists, and the number of people that live there are all leading factors to this number.
7. Cape Coral, Florida
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We're still in Florida. Cape Coral is number 7 among the allergy cities in the U.S. Sounds like Florida might be one of those places where allergies are booming.
6. Sarasota, Florida
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Guess what! Still in Florida. It's Sarasota this time though. For 2023 they are the #6 city worse for allergies for 2023.
5. Tulsa, Oklahoma
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Number 5 on the list is Tulsa, Oklahoma. They have a worse-than-average score for all things such as medication, specialists, and pollen that effects people's allergies each and every year.
4. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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We're still in Oklahoma, yet again. Oklahoma City is the number 4 city worse for allergies. They have a higher than average score for pollen, medication, and allergy specialists that are in the area.
3. Scranton, Pennsylvania
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Oddly enough, the number 3 city has a pretty average score for pollen. It is weird that it makes it this high up on the list. But, the allergy medication and specialists have led it to be where it is on the list.
2. Dallas, Texas
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Now, one thing we know is Texas surely has a lot of allergy issues. They have a worse than average score in all areas. Texas is pretty strong when it comes to allergies so if you have them be sure to be careful during allergy season.
1. Wichita, Kansas
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The number one worse city for allergies is Kansas, Wichita to be exact. They exceed all states for pollen, allergy medication, and access to allergy specialists in all of the U.S. Be careful if you plan to go out there anytime soon and already having allergy issues here.
