The Best & Worst Cities for Fall Allergies
Best Cities for Fall Allergies | Worst Cities for Fall Allergies |
1. San Jose, CA | 1. Jackson, MS |
2. Sacramento, CA | 2. Memphis, TN |
3. Portland, OR | 3. McAllen, TX |
4. Daytona Beach, FL | 4. Louisville, KY |
5. Denver, CO | 5. Syracuse, NY |
6. San Francisco, CA | 6. Oklahoma City, OK |
7. Colorado Springs, CO | 7. Buffalo, NY |
8. Boise, ID | 8. Dayton, OH |
9. Palm Bay, FL | 9. Toledo, OH |
10. Provo, UT | 10. Knoxville, TN |
11. Stockton, CA | 11. New Orleans, LA |
12. Seattle, WA | 12. Providence, RI |
13. Raleigh, NC | 13. Tulsa, OK |
14. Washington, DC | 14. Baton Rouge, LA |
15. San Diego, CA | 15. Little Rock, AR |
16. Sarasota, FL | 16. San Antonio, TX |
17. Ogden, UT | 17. Akron, OH |
18. Salt Lake City, UT | 18. Youngstown, OH |
19. Oxnard, CA | 19. Springfield, MA |
20. Orlando, FL | 20. Richmond, VA |
21. Boston, MA | 21. Cleveland, OH |
22. Spokane, WA | 22. Chattanooga, TN |
23. Las Vegas, NV | 23. Dallas, TX |
24. Bakersfield, CA | 24. Columbia, SC |
25. Baltimore, MD | 25. Madison, WI |
| 26. Omaha, NE |
Source: The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America 2018
What Are Common Fall Allergens?
- Weeds - Bottlebrush, Curly dock, Lamb’s Quarters (Pigweed), Ragweed, Sagebrush, Sheep's sorrel
- Molds - Grow on fallen leaves, compost piles, grasses and grains, and in soil
5 Tips to Manage Fall Allergies
- Stay indoors and keep windows closed from late-morning to mid-afternoon when weed pollen counts are highest.
- Wash away pollens immediately after coming in from outside.
- Wear a mask when raking leaves or using a leaf blower.
- Clean heat vents and change your furnace filter to remove mold or other allergens left over from summer.
- Avoid bonfire smoke, wood fireplaces and stoves, and dust on stored blankets.
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