Best & Worst Cities for Asthma Make an Appointment Ask a Question Search Conditions This information was reviewed and approved by Ann Mullen, RN, CNS, AE-C, CDE (June 2017). Summary: Best & Worst Cities for Asthma Best Cities for Asthma McAllen, TX Houston, TX Cape Coral, FL San Jose, CA San Antonio, TX Minneapolis, MN El Paso, TX Provo, UT Los Angeles, CA Palm Bay, FL Orlando, FL Baton Rouge, LA Oxnard, CA San Diego, CA Riverside, CA Bakersfield, CA Most Challenging Cities for Asthma Springfield, MA Richmond, VA Dayton, OH Philadelphia, PA Louisville, KY Cincinnati, OH Youngstown, OH Birmingham, AL Greensboro, NC Toledo, OH Boston, MA Worcester, MA Omaha, NE Milwaukee, WI Cleveland, OH Detroit, MI Winston-Salem, NC Akron, OH Hartford, CT New York, NY Source: The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America 2018 Pollen, air quality, pets and smoking can all affect asthma and other respiratory conditions. Know what triggers your breathing issues and use these tips to keep them under control. Avoid exposure to secondhand smoke, chemicals and fumes. Keep pets out of your bedroom. Follow your asthma action plan. Avoid exercising outdoors on high pollution and pollen days. Wash outdoor pets often to remove outdoor allergens. Get help to stop smoking. Call 800.QUIT.NOW Take medication as prescribed. Keep windows closed, use an air conditioner at home and in the car. Use a peak flow meter to help manage and prevent symptoms. Change clothes, shower and wash hair to remove pollens. More Information on Asthma What Is Asthma? Asthma Symptoms Asthma Treatments What Makes Asthma Worse? Living With Asthma Asthma Action Plan Back to School Health Tips Childhood Asthma Control Test Avoiding the September Epidemic Read The Asthma Wizard Comic Book What Are Long-Term Control Medications? What Are Quick-Relief Medications? Different Types of Inhaled Medications How To Use Devices For Inhaled Medications Asthma Misdiagnosis When To See An Asthma Specialist Adult Asthma Pediatric Asthma Pediatric Exercise Tolerance Center Want to use this on your website? Fill out the content usage request form and then copy this code: