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If you think pollen allergies are getting worse, you\u2019re not wrong. Longer, more intense pollen seasons caused by the impact of climate change mean allergy symptoms hit harder and last longer. Some parts of the United States now experience pollen (tree, grass, or weed) year-round. Warmer temperatures also trap heat in urban areas, increasing air pollution, and stimulating pollen production. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s (AAFA) Allergy Capitals\u00ae report ranks the largest 100 cities in the contiguous (“lower 48”) U.S. by how challenging they are to live in when you have pollen allergy.<\/p>\n
With this report, AAFA seeks to help people recognize, prevent, and manage seasonal allergies. In this year’s report you will find:<\/p>\n
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- Tips and treatments to help you manage and control your allergy symptoms \u2013 it can be done!<\/li>\n
- Information about tree, grass, and weed pollen<\/li>\n
- How mold affects pollen allergy season<\/li>\n
- The impact of climate change and how to take action<\/li>\n
- Data to help support community-based solutions for addressing the underlying issues making living with seasonal allergies challenging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Allergy Capitals 2026<\/h2>\n
Climate change may be responsible for major shakeups in this year’s report. Intense rainstorms, warmer temperatures, and drought triggered a more pollen spikes and longer pollen seasons in the West.<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Top 20 (Out of 100) Most Challenging Places to Live with Pollen Allergy<\/b><\/h3>\n
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- Boise, ID<\/strong><\/li>\n
- San Diego, CA<\/li>\n
- Tulsa, OK<\/li>\n
- Provo, UT<\/li>\n
- Rochester, NY<\/li>\n
- Wichita, KS<\/li>\n
- Raleigh, NC<\/li>\n
- Ogden, UT<\/li>\n
- Spokane, WA<\/li>\n
- Greenville, SC<\/li>\n
- San Francisco, CA<\/li>\n
- Minneapolis, MN<\/li>\n
- Salt Lake City, UT<\/li>\n
- Richmond, VA<\/li>\n
- Colorado Springs, CO<\/li>\n
- Little Rock, AR<\/li>\n
- Toledo, OH<\/li>\n
- New Orleans, LA<\/li>\n
- Winston-Salem, NC<\/li>\n
- Lakeland, FL<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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Top 20 (Out of 100) Most Challenging Places to Live with Pollen Allergy<\/b><\/h3>\n
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- Boise, ID<\/strong><\/li>\n
- San Diego, CA<\/li>\n
- Tulsa, OK<\/li>\n
- Provo, UT<\/li>\n
- Rochester, NY<\/li>\n
- Wichita, KS<\/li>\n
- Raleigh, NC<\/li>\n
- Ogden, UT<\/li>\n
- Spokane, WA<\/li>\n
- Greenville, SC<\/li>\n
- San Francisco, CA<\/li>\n
- Minneapolis, MN<\/li>\n
- Salt Lake City, UT<\/li>\n
- Richmond, VA<\/li>\n
- Colorado Springs, CO<\/li>\n
- Little Rock, AR<\/li>\n
- Toledo, OH<\/li>\n
- New Orleans, LA<\/li>\n
- Winston-Salem, NC<\/li>\n
- Lakeland, FL<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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- Boise, ID<\/strong><\/li>\n