Worst Allergy Cities in America for Spring Allergies

Lexington, Ky., deep in bluegrass country and known as the horse capital of the world, is a pleasant place if you’re a horse fan. But if you’re the allergic type — especially to springtime pollens — not so much.

The city earned the dubious honor of being named the worst of the worst on the latest list of “The 100 Most Challenging Places to Live with Spring Allergies.” Los Angeles, much maligned for its air pollution, ranked far better — number 86 on the 2008 list. San Francisco was 99, and Spokane came in at number 100. (See full list at the end of this article) Continue reading “Worst Allergy Cities in America for Spring Allergies”

Your Pollen Survival Guide “WebMD”

Springtime brings not just deliciously longer days, warmer weather, balmy breezes and blooming flowers. For people with allergies, it means the return of pollen. Pollen and allergies don’t mix.

There’s not much you can do to avoid pollen altogether — after all, it’s produced by grasses, trees, flowers and weeds — but you can minimize the misery. Here’s your springtime pollen survival guide. Continue reading “Your Pollen Survival Guide “WebMD””