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How does your city rank when it comes to pollen presence and allergy symptoms? Dig into this year's annual Allergy Capitals report from @AAFANational to find out. The group ranked the largest 100 cities in the contiguous U.S. by how challenging they are for residents with pollen allergies.![]()
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Seasonal allergies feeling worse this year? You're not imagining it. Rising temperatures are creating more pollen spikes and longer seasons across the country. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America crunched the numbers on pollen scores, allergy medicine use, and access to specialists to rank the most and least challenging cities for allergy sufferers. Find out where your city lands here: aafa.org/asthma-allergy-research/allergy-capitals/
How can seasonal allergies impact your life?![]()
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People who manage allergic rhinitis often experience runny or stuffy noses, red or watery eyes, or itchy ears or mouths. Those who deal with allergic asthma often experience shortness of breath, coughs, chest tightness, or a drop in lung function.![]()
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Learn more about the impacts of seasonal allergies in this year's Allergy Capitals report from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, along with tips for managing the condition.
Each year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranks the 100 largest cities in the U.S. based on the challenges of living there with seasonal allergies. It considers pollen scores, over-the-counter medication use, and the number of specialists. ![]()
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For the first time, Boise, Idaho, is at the top of this Allergy Capitals report. While Southeastern cities often topped the list in years past, spikes in pollen and longer pollen seasons in the West shook up the rankings this year.![]()
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Check out the list, then tell us: How does your city rank?![]()
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