There is no place safe from allergies in America, and some cities are more problematic than others. The Allergy Capitals is an annual research project of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) to identify “the 100 most challenging places to live with allergies” in the spring and fall seasons. The rankings are based on scientific analysis of 3 factors for 100 metro areas. The data measured and compared each year includes:

• Pollen scores (airborne grass/tree/weed pollen and mold spores)*
• Number of allergy medications used per patient
• Number of allergy specialists per patient

Top 5 Spring Capitals for 2009:

1. Louisville, KY
2. Knoxville, TN
3. Charlotte, NC
4. Madison, WI
5. Wichita, KS

Click here for the complete rankings of the new 100 Spring Allergy Capitals!

Call 1-800-7-ASTHMA for more information. To discuss the research in detail, dial extension 248 to speak with a member of AAFA's External Affairs Department.

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Special thanks to our research partner Pollen.com, a division of Surveillance Data, Inc.* "Pollen score" is comprised of comprehensive recorded levels of airborne grass/tree/weed pollen and mold spores, and prevalence data for each of these specific types of allergens.   

Are you looking for products that have been proven more suitable for those with asthma and related allergies? Look for products that carry this mark: 

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