There has been lots and lots of research done on the worst cities for allergies, and each spring brings with it a new tide of claims about where are the best and worst places to live. The one question you may be asking yourself, if you suffer from asthma or allergies, is ‘how much truth is there in these claims?’
The unfortunate fact is, that the answer is: quite a lot. A huge caveat to that is, though, that there is no point in trying to find somewhere that is completely allergen free, as such a location simply does not exist. Whilst the idea of packing your bags and heading off somewhere allergy-free to protect your wellbeing might seem extremely tempting when the itching, wheezing and sneezing are at their worst, there really isn’t any good reason to suppose that you would be better off anywhere else.
It used to be the case that people could move to drier settings, free from plants, to improve their wellness, but over time these people have brought plants, grass and pollen with them, leading to the introduction of allergens in these previously ‘safe’ places.
When you are looking at these common surveys about allergies and location, it is also worth considering that these things change with the season. You may find that your allergy is completely fine during the spring in one location, but becomes bad during the summer months. Grass seasons can vary in length, and then, just when you think you are safe, ragweed season can appear in the autumn, flaring up all kinds of allergies due to the high pollen count that it produces – so whilst one city may be best for you during the spring, this same city may be catastrophic for your allergies just a few months later. With this in mind, instead of finding the right location for your allergies, it’s probably best to concentrate on finding the best ways to help manage your symptoms.