Comments on: 10 Worst Cities for Allergies http://elainesplace.net/2009/05/10-worst-cities-for-allergies/ Bits of life through these blue eyes . . Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:45:06 +0000 hourly 1 By: Kat http://elainesplace.net/2009/05/10-worst-cities-for-allergies/comment-page-1/#comment-3264 Kat Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:23:08 +0000 http://elainesplace.net/2009/05/10-worst-cities-for-allergies/#comment-3264 The Weather Channel's website has posted (on their website, www.weather.com), a list of the 20 worst cities for allergies, (which are the following:) 1. Lexington, KY 2. Greensboro, NC 3. Johnson City, TN 4. Augusta, GA 5. Jackson, MS 6. Knoxville, TN 7. Birmingham, AL 8. New Orleans, LA 9. Little Rock, AR 10. San Diego, CA 11. Oklahoma City, OK 12. Mobile, AL 13. South Bend, IN 14. Omaha, NE 15. Stockton, CA 16. McAllen, TX 17. Greensboro, SC 18. Nashville, TN 19. Tulsa, OK 20. Harrisburg, PA To Allan Kenyon: The Weather Channel's website also has a page with a U.S. map, where you can click on the state and it will then give you a list of the (plant) allergens for that state. The Weather Channel’s website has posted (on their website, http://www.weather.com), a list of the 20 worst cities for allergies, (which are the following:)

1. Lexington, KY
2. Greensboro, NC
3. Johnson City, TN
4. Augusta, GA
5. Jackson, MS
6. Knoxville, TN
7. Birmingham, AL
8. New Orleans, LA
9. Little Rock, AR
10. San Diego, CA
11. Oklahoma City, OK
12. Mobile, AL
13. South Bend, IN
14. Omaha, NE
15. Stockton, CA
16. McAllen, TX
17. Greensboro, SC
18. Nashville, TN
19. Tulsa, OK
20. Harrisburg, PA

To Allan Kenyon:
The Weather Channel’s website also has a page with a U.S. map, where you can click on the state and it will then give you a list of the (plant) allergens for that state.

]]> By: Allan Kenyon http://elainesplace.net/2009/05/10-worst-cities-for-allergies/comment-page-1/#comment-3242 Allan Kenyon Sat, 30 May 2009 16:32:07 +0000 http://elainesplace.net/2009/05/10-worst-cities-for-allergies/#comment-3242 Thanks for the info. Anyone have info on Savanah or Hilton Head, SC? Allan Kenyon Thanks for the info.

Anyone have info on Savanah or Hilton Head, SC?

Allan Kenyon

]]> By: Mike http://elainesplace.net/2009/05/10-worst-cities-for-allergies/comment-page-1/#comment-3205 Mike Tue, 12 May 2009 00:49:14 +0000 http://elainesplace.net/2009/05/10-worst-cities-for-allergies/#comment-3205 How do you like that? I would have bet good money that Phoenix, AZ would have topped that list. I used to live in both Greensboro and Charlotte. I would have bet even more money that those cities would be two of the "least" places for allergy sufferers. It's a good thing I don't bet much. How do you like that? I would have bet good money that Phoenix, AZ would have topped that list. I used to live in both Greensboro and Charlotte. I would have bet even more money that those cities would be two of the “least” places for allergy sufferers.

It’s a good thing I don’t bet much.

]]> By: Ferd http://elainesplace.net/2009/05/10-worst-cities-for-allergies/comment-page-1/#comment-3195 Ferd Sat, 09 May 2009 16:53:03 +0000 http://elainesplace.net/2009/05/10-worst-cities-for-allergies/#comment-3195 Bummer! I thought Toledo was a bad place for allergies. I figured we'd almost certainly have fewer allergy problems in NC. But NO! We will live in the Winston-Salem area, right between Charlotte and Greensboro, both on your list! A-a-a-a-a-a-a-choooo! Bummer!
I thought Toledo was a bad place for allergies. I figured we’d almost certainly have fewer allergy problems in NC. But NO! We will live in the Winston-Salem area, right between Charlotte and Greensboro, both on your list!
A-a-a-a-a-a-a-choooo!

]]> By: delmer http://elainesplace.net/2009/05/10-worst-cities-for-allergies/comment-page-1/#comment-3190 delmer Sat, 09 May 2009 04:21:31 +0000 http://elainesplace.net/2009/05/10-worst-cities-for-allergies/#comment-3190 Dayton? But it's great in Dayton. I know ... I remember seeing the sign (25 years ago). Dayton?

But it’s great in Dayton. I know … I remember seeing the sign (25 years ago).

]]> By: Wellescent http://elainesplace.net/2009/05/10-worst-cities-for-allergies/comment-page-1/#comment-3189 Wellescent Fri, 08 May 2009 20:01:39 +0000 http://elainesplace.net/2009/05/10-worst-cities-for-allergies/#comment-3189 I wonder if anyone is studying the reasons for the allergies. Given that there are noticeable difference, it would be interesting to see if it is because of: 1) local plant and fungus types that are more irritating than in other cities 2) airborne pollution due to weather effects and limited plant absorption of pollutants 3) Bylaws and bylaw enforcement with respect to pesticide usage 4) Ethnic commonalities amongst large numbers of the population At least the information allows people to consider the factors when considering moving. I wonder if anyone is studying the reasons for the allergies. Given that there are noticeable difference, it would be interesting to see if it is because of:

1) local plant and fungus types that are more irritating than in other cities
2) airborne pollution due to weather effects and limited plant absorption of pollutants
3) Bylaws and bylaw enforcement with respect to pesticide usage
4) Ethnic commonalities amongst large numbers of the population

At least the information allows people to consider the factors when considering moving.

]]> By: Elaine http://elainesplace.net/2009/05/10-worst-cities-for-allergies/comment-page-1/#comment-3185 Elaine Thu, 07 May 2009 18:04:54 +0000 http://elainesplace.net/2009/05/10-worst-cities-for-allergies/#comment-3185 According to one article I read it said anywhere near breezy lake shores are good places to live for allergy sufferers because those locations do not allow pollen and mold to settle in. If I find best 10 places I'll add it :-) According to one article I read it said anywhere near breezy lake shores are good places to live for allergy sufferers because those locations do not allow pollen and mold to settle in. If I find best 10 places I’ll add it :-)

]]> By: Cindy http://elainesplace.net/2009/05/10-worst-cities-for-allergies/comment-page-1/#comment-3184 Cindy Thu, 07 May 2009 15:35:40 +0000 http://elainesplace.net/2009/05/10-worst-cities-for-allergies/#comment-3184 I'm surprised to see Madison in the list. Probably because of all the lakes and the way they get all full of algae bloom, etc. I've heard that Lake Superior acts as a giant filter and it's a good place to live near if you suffer from seasonal allergies. Luckily I don't but I wonder if that bit of info is true or not. Is there a list of the best cities to live in if you have allergies or asthma? I’m surprised to see Madison in the list. Probably because of all the lakes and the way they get all full of algae bloom, etc.

I’ve heard that Lake Superior acts as a giant filter and it’s a good place to live near if you suffer from seasonal allergies. Luckily I don’t but I wonder if that bit of info is true or not. Is there a list of the best cities to live in if you have allergies or asthma?

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