One of the crucial frequent allergic situations is seasonal allergic rhinitis, typically referred to as “hay fever” or “nasal allergic reactions.” About 1 in 5 kids within the U.S. have seasonal allergic rhinitis.1 Seasonal allergic reactions are often attributable to allergic reactions to tree, grass, and weed pollen. Due to one thing referred to as the allergic march, many kids with seasonal pollen allergic reactions even have meals allergic reactions.
When you or your youngster have a pollen allergy, it is very important begin your allergy remedy earlier than your pollen season begins.
To assist individuals perceive how location impacts seasonal allergic reactions and the way they’ll handle their signs, the Bronchial asthma and Allergy Basis of America (AAFA) has launched the 2025 Allergy Capitals report. Children with Meals Allergic reactions is a division of AAFA.
AAFA’s report ranks the 100 most populous cities in the US by how difficult they’re to dwell in with pollen allergic reactions. Wichita, Kansas, is the #1 Allergy Capital for 2025 for the third yr in a row attributable to its:
- Worse-than-average tree and grass pollen
- Worse-than-average allergy medication use
- Fewer board-certified allergists/immunologists
Our report additionally highlights:
- The affect of local weather change on seasonal allergic reactions
- Modifications in rankings within the Western United States
- Managing your pollen allergy
Go to allergycapitals.org to see the total rating of 100 cities and be taught how one can assist your youngster get reduction from seasonal allergic reactions.
The 2025 Allergy Capitals report is an unbiased analysis venture of the Bronchial asthma and Allergy Basis of America and made potential by assist from Opella, the makers of Allegra®.;
References
1. Zablotsky, B., Black, L.I., & Akinbami, L.J.(2023). NCHS Knowledge Transient, no 459: Recognized allergic situations in kids aged 0-17 years: United States, 2021. Nationwide Heart for Well being Statistics. cdc:123250
