The worst cities for fall allergies are in the South and the Midwest, according to a new list issued by Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
The group says its rankings is based on three factors: pollen counts, use of allergy medications, and the number of allergy specialists working in a city.
Here are the top 10:
- Wichita, Kan.
- Jackson, Miss.
- Knoxville, Tenn.
- Louisville, Ky.
- Memphis, Tenn.
- McAllen, Texas
- Baton Rouge, La.
- Dayton, Ohio
- Chattanooga, Tenn.
- Oklahoma City, Okla.
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