20 Best & Worst Cities for Seasonal Allergies Make an Appointment Ask a Question Search Conditions This information has been reviewed and approved by Eileen Wang, MD (March 2022). 20 Best & Worst Cities for Seasonal Allergies 20 Best Cities Seattle, Washington Durham, North Carolina San Francisco, California San Jose, California Portland, Oregon Sacramento, California Denver, Colorado Provo, Utah Phoenix, Arizona Fresno, California Washington, D.C. San Diego, California Madison, Wisconsin Stockton, California Milwaukee, Wisconsin Bakersfield, California Boise, Idaho Minneapolis, Minnesota Raleigh, North Carolina Ogden, Utah 20 Worst Cities Scranton, Pennsylvania Wichita, Kansas McAllen, Texas Richmond, Virginia San Antonio, Texas Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Hartford, Connecticut Buffalo, New York New Haven, Connecticut Albany, New York Bridgeport, Connecticut Springfield, Massachusetts Dayton, Ohio Columbia, South Carolina El Paso, Texas Syracuse, New York Des Moines, Iowa Miami, Florida Memphis, Tennessee Las Vegas, Nevada This list is based on pollen counts, medication use and number of allergists. Source: The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, 2022 Seasonal Allergy Symptoms Sneezing Stuffy nose Runny nose Watery eyes Itchy eyes, nose, throat 10 Tips to Prevent and Manage Allergy Symptoms Take allergy medication before your allergy season begins. Use a central air conditioner with filter if possible. Take doctor-recommended medications and treatments consistently. Use a scarf or mask on windy days. Change clothes after being outside. Wash hands, body and hair after being outside & before bed. Stay inside when allergen levels are high. Keep car and home windows closed. Use a saline nasal wash. Get help with yardwork during your allergy season. More Information on Allergies Nasal Wash Allergy Overview Allergy Treatment Programs Pollen Count How Global Warming is Making Allergies worse Spring Allergy Tips Steps to Get Ahead of the Spring Allergy Season Surviving Spring Allergies Division of Pediatric Allergy & Clinical Immunology Division of Allergy & Clinical Immunology Make an Appointment Find a Doctor Want to use this on your website? Fill out the content usage request form and then copy this code: