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America’s Worst Cities for Spring Allergies, 2012

Here are the most challenging U.S. cities to live in during spring allergies. Several factors are involved in ranking these cities, including pollen scores, number of allergists per patient, and number of allergy medicines prescribed. The list is released annually by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.

Rank City
1. Knoxville, Tenn.
2. McAllen, Texas
3. Louisville, KY.
4. Jackson, Miss.
5. Wichita, Kan.
6. Oklahoma City, Okla.
7. Chattanooga, Tenn.
8. Memphis, Tenn.
9. San Antonio, Texas
10. Dayton, Ohio

Source: Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.

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