Des Moines among Top 100 worst places for allergies in U.S.

Key Points:

• Des Moines, Iowa, ranks No. 31 among the top 100 worst U.S. cities for allergies, according to data from Pollen.com analyzed by the Get the Facts Data Team.
• About half of the country, including all of Iowa, is currently under high pollen alerts, indicating that the spring allergy season is ongoing and widespread.
• Approximately one in three Americans suffers from allergies, with experts advising monitoring pollen counts, wearing protective gear like hats and sunglasses, and practicing hygiene measures such as removing shoes and showering at night to reduce pollen exposure.
• Hannah Jaffee of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America warns that allergy severity can vary year to year due to weather and climate changes, so rankings should not be solely relied upon to predict allergy impacts in specific cities.
• An interactive list and full city breakdown are available for those interested in comparing allergy levels across different U.S. cities or seeking relief by traveling to areas with lower pollen counts.