This time of year, pollen often becomes public enemy number one. The sneezing, itchy eyes, and scratchy throat are often blamed on pollen from colorful flowers like roses or daffodils, but the truth is, not many people are allergic to flowers. People who suffer from seasonal allergies are usually struggling with pollen from trees, weeds, grass, or often, all three. Depending on the type of tree, weed, or grass pollen from which a person suffers, symptoms can last from spring through the fall.
Our level of discomfort often depends on where we live. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, the worst city in America for seasonal allergies is Wichita, Kansas, followed by Virginia Beach, Virginia. Then comes Greenville, South Carolina; Dallas, Texas; and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to round out the top five most challenging places to live if you suffer from seasonal allergies. The criteria include tree, grass, and weed pollen scores, numbers of people reporting allergy symptoms to medical professionals, as well as sales of over-the-counter allergy medicine use per capita.
The good news is there are many ways to minimize the symptoms of seasonal allergies.
Board-certified allergist Gregory G. Pendell, M.D., told CBN News we
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