Raleigh is ranked as the 7th most challenging place to live in America with allergies, while Greensboro is ranked 10th
(The Carolina Journal, Brianna Kraemer) — America’s list of the most challenging places to live with seasonal allergies.
Raleigh is ranked as the 7th most challenging place to live in America with allergies, while Greensboro is ranked 10th. Several other major North Carolina cities, including Durham, Charlotte, and Winston-Salem, are included in the report as places with significant allergy issues. The North Carolina cities are all considered to have worse-than-average seasonal allergies.
For the third year in a row, Wichita, Kansas, is the most challenging city for pollen allergies.
“The burden of seasonal allergies falls heavily on the southern and eastern parts of the country,” the report states.
Spring in North Carolina brings abundant pollen starting in late February, especially from trees, grasses, and weeds, making it tough for residents with allergies. The worst months for allergies in North Carolina are April for tree pollen, May for grass pollen, and September for weed pollen, according to Allermi.
The daily pollen forecast currently indicates high levels across most of the nation as warmer weather arrives.
The AAFA’s report factors in pollen scores, use of over-the-counter medications, and availability of allergists, all of which paint a challenging picture for North Carolinians in the spring.
On the opposite end, Boston, Massachusetts, and Salt Lake City, Utah, are ranked as the least challenging places to live with allergies.