The Top 10 Worst U.S. Cities for Allergies

THE TOP 10 WORST U.S. CITIES FOR ALLERGIES KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE DAYTON, OHIO 40 million Americans Following closely behind Birmingham is Dayton, Ohio. As of May 2015, In 2014 and 2015, Knoxville has been named one of the top worst cities in the U.S. for allergies. suffer form seasonal Dayton has moved up on the list of the worst cities for allergies due to higher allergies each year LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY -than-average pollen Louisville ranked in the number two spot for one of counts. the worst cities for 2014 and 2015. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA CHARLOTTE, Richmond is known for sneezing NORTH CAROLINA and wheezing, which is one ACHOOL reason why it ranks in the number 8 spot on our list of the worst U.S. cities for allergies. Charlotte ranks as the number three spot, but not too far behind Louisville. JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI BIRMINGHAM, Close behind third placed Charlotte is Jackson, Mississippi. In addition to longer growing seasons and more growth, another common factor behind allergies is rainfall. ALABAMA Just a few decimal points behind Chattanooga is Birmingham, Alabama. CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE MADISON, WISCONSIN Tennessee wins again. Chattanooga, which is the fourth largest city in Tennessee, and is only a little over 100 miles from Knoxville, which ranked number Finally, Madison, Wisconsin ranks in the number 10 slot for one of the worst one, as we saw earlier in this list. cities for allergies in the U.S. Ragweed is extremely BIRMINGHAM, common in Madison, which ALABAMA can make the late summer Just a few decimal points behind and fall season a "drag" Chattanooga is Birmingham, Alabama. for allergy sufferers. Symptoms Diagnostics Treatment ACHOOM Fever Cough DOC Red Eyes Allergic rhinitis Allergist The incidence of allergies increasing every year :::: Rash Sneezing 68% 1.5 million people DO YOU ONLY 1 KNOW THAT out of 5 people go to the doctor per year require hospitalization 32% Dr.Light O Call Us: 561-349-6619 E.N.T.