If you suffer from allergies, you probably know that some areas are more dreadful for your sinuses than others. Curious about the most pollenated places? The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America just released its 2014 report for the 100 worst cities for allergies—otherwise known as the anti-itinerary for allergy sufferers.
The findings compared local pollen levels, over-the-counter and prescription allergy medication usage, and the number of board-certified allergists in each city. Check out which metropolitan areas fared the worst:
1. Louisville, KY
2. Memphis, TN
3. Baton Rouge, LA
4. Oklahoma City, OK
5. Jackson, MS
6. Chattanooga, TN
7. Dallas, TX
8. Richmond, VA
9. Birmingham, AL
10. McAllen, TX
Interestingly, this is Louisville's third year as the number one "allergy capital" (the other years were back in 2003 and 2009). Other cities to watch out for include ones that jumped way up on the list this year—like New York City (now #13, up from #43 last year) and Columbia, South Carolina (now #14, up from #34 last year). This could mean that these cities are seeing higher pollen counts this year, more medication usage, or fewer allergists in the area.
But even if you don't live in any of these cities, allergies can strike whenever, wherever. So start taking precautions now to prevent suffering later. Here are a few helpful tools to keep you sneeze-free this allergy season:
The Best Seasonal Allergy Meds
How Can I Work Out Outside Without Aggravating My Allergies?
Allergy Relief: Your Printable Guide to the Best OTC Medicines
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