Not pollen your leg! 3 Utah cities ranked among worst for seasonal allergies
FOX 13 News Utah • • health
Key Points:
- Utah leads the nation in seasonal allergy challenges, with three cities—Provo (No. 4), Ogden (No. 8), and Salt Lake City (No. 13)—ranking among the top 20 worst U.S. cities for allergies.
- Provo is identified as the worst city in Utah for seasonal allergies, making it the fourth worst overall in the country.
- The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) based its rankings on pollen levels (tree, grass, and weed), allergy medication usage, and availability of allergy specialists.
- All three Utah cities exhibited higher-than-average pollen scores, contributing to their poor rankings.
- Experts note that increased outdoor activity, environmental factors like heat and humidity, and geographic differences influence the severity of allergy symptoms in these areas.