Top 25 Top Allergy Capitals of Fall 2008
Twenty Five Cities With High Pollen Counts in the United States
Sep 5, 2008
Allergy sufferers may often wonder if they should move to a different region to avoid the worst of allergic culprits. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has released this list of the 2008 Fall Allergy Capitals of the United States, sponsored by Zyrtec. The Fall Allergy List is based on pollen counts in 100 cities.
Whether someone chooses to make a move, or avoid traveling to a particular region for health reasons is a personal one. Allergens tend to be everywhere. People with allergies are best armed with knowledge. Local news channels often broadcast area pollen counts, valuable information for allergy sufferers. The AAFA recommends taking a medication to control indoor and outdoor triggers.
This year's research showed an overall increase in pollen counts for 2008. The overall average pollen count in the subject cities was 48.44%. Even within an area, pollen counts can vary, literally depending upon the direction of the wind. Ragweed pollens can blow up to 400 miles, so the regions around the subject cities are likely to have similar counts. Ragweed Allergies the Scourge of Indian Summer
The southeast was hit the hardest by pollen this season. Greensboro, North Carolina headed the list with a total score of 100.00%.. The city with the lowest pollen count on the list was Portland, Oregon at 18.43%. Pollen scores include airborne grass/tree/weed pollen and mold spores.
Top Twenty Five 2008 Fall Allergy Capitals of the United States
- Greensboro, North Carolina 100.00%
- Greenville, South Carolina 97,33%
- Little Rock, Arkansas 83.96%
- Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina 76.27%
- Jackson, Mississippi 76.05%
- Knoxville, Tennessee 75.79%
- Grand Rapids, Michigan 73.44%
- Wichita, Kansas 72.60%
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 70.40%
- Madison, Wisconsin 69.03&
- Tulsa, Oklahoma 66.90%
- Chattanooga, Tennessee 64.54%
- Birmingham, Alabama 63.62%
- New Orleans, Louisiana 63.05%
- Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 63.03
- Augusta, Georgia 62.57%
- Louisville, Kentucky 60.10 %
- San Antonio, Texas 58.05%
- Columbia, South Carolina 57.38%
- Charlotte, North Carolina 56.84%
- Memphis, Tennessee 55.75%
- Des Moines, Iowa 54.86%
- Scranton, Pennsylvania 54.74
- St. Louis, Missouri 54.11%
- Bridgeport, Connecticut 54.11%
Cities With Lowest Pollen Counts
Portland, Oregon was the city with the lowest pollen count on the list, with a rating fo 18.43%. Other cities with a pollen count under 30.00% were San Diego, California; Miami, Florida; Seattle, Washington.
Fall Allergies
Fall allergies do not have to ruin autumn. People with allergies need to arm themselves with information so that they can take precautions against the pollens that cause fall misery.
Extra care needs to be taken when the pollen counts are high. Measures that relieve the onset of allergic symptoms include avoiding the outdoors, taking medication, using nasal inhalers and washing pollen off. Tips to Help Control Ragweed Allergy Symptoms
Information in this article is not intended as medical advice. See an allergist or qualified medical practitioner for professional diagnoses and recommendations.
