Allergy Awareness Month: The 10 Best and Worst Cities for Allergies

If your sinuses are already staging a protest, it might not just be Florida’s pollen—it’s Allergy Awareness Month, and a new report just dropped the worst cities in the U.S. for allergy sufferers.

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation ranked 100 cities using pollen levels, allergy medication sales, and access to allergy specialists.

Here are the Top 10 Worst Cities for allergies:

1. Wichita, KS
2. New Orleans, LA
3. Oklahoma City, OK
4. Tulsa, OK
5. Memphis, TN
6. Little Rock, AR
7. Raleigh, NC
8. Richmond, VA
9. Greenville, SC
10. Greensboro, NC

But don’t panic—if you’re looking to escape the sniffles, grab your tissues and head to Boston, the best city for allergy relief.

The Top 10 Best Cities for allergy sufferers are:

1. Boston, MA
2. Salt Lake City, UT
3. Akron, OH
4. San Diego, CA
5. Cleveland, OH
6. Boise, ID
7. Provo, UT
8. Madison, WI
9. Ogden, UT
10. Denver, CO

So if you’re planning a trip this spring, check the pollen forecast—and maybe throw an allergy pill in the carry-on just in case.