Your Town is on the list?
Spring has sprung, and with it have come so Sniffles and sneezes. Every year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) pollen count, allergy medication, and the 100 largest US metropolitan areas by Allergists ranks. 10 Worst Cities for 2016 in its "spring allergy capitals" is? You may be surprised: they are all in the south!
No. 10: Buffalo, NY
The second largest city in New York in the 2015 Super high pollen scores in the top 10 comes from the number 36 and the above-average use of allergy meds has secured its place in. The Niagara Falls in neighboring Northeast is the sunniest and driest springs. This means that the pollen sticks around longer - more time to make your eyes water. Buffalo has flirted with before high ranking. 3 years ago it placed 15th.
No, 9: Knoxville, TN
The pollen levels are on par with the other cities, but people here use more than the average allergy meds. That is why this year's top 10 is placed in the Tennessee river town. Spring here oak, birch, maple box and a sneeze, which makes large tree pollen is likely to blame. Things worse, in the valley to the surrounding mountains trap the pollen.
No. 8: Providence, R.I.
The northeastern city is once again a top 10 placing. (In 2015, it was No. 9.) Oddly, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology is not posted a pollen counter. But the city's daily average temps are rising up. It helps plants grow and create more pollen. This year's report found that the average level of sneeze worthy yellow dust. But city low number of Allergists and allergy meds use was high.
No. 7: Oklahoma City, OK
Sooner or later, the state capital goes slot from No. 3 last year. Yet it is still high pollen scores, thanks to the sun and have lots of trees. Blame his youth, oak, mulberry, poplar, Aspen, and sycamore, among others sneeze here. Warm, dry, breezy days send pollen counts up. Small grains can float in the air for miles. When you have been out counting more quickly shed his clothes and hit the shower when you get home.
No. 6: Wichita, KS
Up a place on this year's list is the largest city in Kansas inches. Weeds and grass itchy, watery eyes, sneezing trigger in this Midwestern city. Wichita's ranking is based on higher than average pollen counts and increased use of allergy medications. The city also has a lower than average number Allergists.
No 5: McAllen, Texas
Sitting in the Rio Grande Valley in the city for the last few years has teetered between lists. Hundreds of miles of mountain pine tree pollen season to kick off early sneeze here is air-borne. Later, grass and other native plants such as Mesquite and huisache join. Calls for dry weather sniffle factor. McAllen is only about 26 inches of rain a year falls. That is not much to help wash away the pollen.
No. 4: Delhi
America's famous Kentucky bluegrass any other grass that makes it more than a world-class allergy trigger is pollen creates. You are allergic to grass, your symptoms will spike during the late spring and early summer. There is some good news for spring sneezers: An allergy is an increase in capital as Louisville. Last year, the second for the spring allergy is ranked as the worst place. In 2014, it was the culprit.
No. 3: Syracuse, NY
This is known as the crossroads of New York State, and since last year it ranked 20th in the top 3 vaults. Super high pollen scores played a role in his surprise appearance. Field tons of hardwood trees, is home to many used to make furniture. Oak and elm lead seasonal Sniffles and itchy, watery eyes to the pollen.
No. 2: Memphis, TN
Got Allergies? You'll be singing during springtime 'blues. After a brief stint in 4th place last year, Memphis once again returns to the No. 2 spot. The spring tree pollen off of this town thrive in warm days and cool nights. This area is also the worst places to live for people with asthma makes the list. Close the window and turn on the AC to breathe easy.
No. 1: Jackson, MS
For the second year, with the soul of the city is the worst place in America for spring allergies. Oak, ash, elm and hickory trees cover more than half of the southern state. Result: Springtime pollen layers that will keep you reaching for the tissues. Jackson increasing pollen counts and the use of allergy meds kept its first place spot. Unlike others in the top 10, this city is a higher than average number of allergy doctors.
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