Got allergies? These cities will be hit the hardest by pollen
USA Today • • health
Key Points:
- Spring pollen counts are rising across the U.S., causing seasonal allergies for over 80 million Americans, with symptoms like sneezing, congestion, and watery eyes.
- Tree pollen is expected to peak in mid-April in central states such as Missouri, Illinois, and Kentucky, while northern states will see peak tree pollen in mid-May.
- Grass pollen will start affecting southern states in May and spread northward through June and July.
- The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America identifies cities like Boise, San Diego, Tulsa, and Minneapolis among the hardest hit by pollen this year.
- Seasonal allergy severity and timing vary by region, with different pollen types peaking at different times throughout the spring and summer.
