The Best & Worst Cities for Fall Allergies Make an Appointment Ask a Question Search Conditions This information has been reviewed and approved by Carah Santos, MD (August 2018). 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. Additional Resources How do Allergies Develop? Allergy Symptoms What Are Allergens? Types of Allergies Diagnosing Allergies Treating Allergies Fall Allergies Tips to Avoid and Treat Insect Stings Winter Allergy Tips Minimizing Indoor Allergens in Winter Holiday Allergy Tips Allergy FAQs Living with Allergies Nasal Wash Guide Surprising Sources of Indoor Allergens Tips to Help Get a Good Night's Sleep Despite Allergies 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: