Are you Living in One of the Worst Cities for Fall Allergies? AAFA Report

Fall may be your favorite time of the year. Bright orange and deep reds along with pumpkin flavored everything make it a fun time to enjoy the season. Yet allergies have been known to pop up during this time, which can be particularly unpleasant for those suffering from seasonal symptoms. According to a recent report from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), certain statistics show just what the Fall Allergy Capitals are for the year. 

In particular, ragweed pollen seems to spur symptoms as one of the biggest allergy triggers in the state, followed by outdoor mold, according to the report.

"This fall could be a perfect storm for allergy sufferers, as global weather conditions boost ragweed levels, and fall storms and tornadoes disperse allergens and outdoor mold," the report explains.

The list includes the 100 most populated, consolidated metropolitan areas with the continental United States, ranking the number of allergy medications used and board-certified allergists per patients.

Wichita, Kan., comes in at a perfect "100" when it comes to pollen.

Vice president of external affairs at the AAFA, Mike Tringale, sites top cities as "places where ragweed thrives." Adding that "In addition, there is some crossover-some grasses are still pollinating."  

"AAFA encourages the approximately 40 million Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies to learn more and consult an allergy specialist for proper diagnosis and treatment of seasonal allergy symptoms," he said, via USA Today.

The report indicates that local pollinators should steer clear from amaranth, goosefoot, marsh elder, ragwood and sage.

Jackson, Miss., comes in at second with a score close to 96. Knoxville, Tenn., comes in at third, not far behind, due to large amounts of marsh elder, plantain and ragweed.

Other cities that made it in the top 10 include McAllen, Texas; Baton Rouge, La.; Dayton, Ohio; Chattanooga, Tenn. and Oklahoma City, Okla.

If allergies aren't a problem for you, then this certainly won't matter much. On the other hand, if they are, you might be more likely to hit up Portland, Ore.; Sacramento, Calif., or Colorado Springs, Colo. It just seems these and other places aren't hit as hard with the dusty dirt.

Is your home one of the areas reportedly hit hard for the season? Let us know in the comments below.