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6 Florida Cities Make 2023 U.S. “Allergy Capitals” List

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Sneezing up a storm lately? Got a runny nose or watery eyes? The 2023 list is out from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America of the 20 cities that were named “allergy capitals.” They measured things like pollen scores from trees and grass and use of over the counter medication purchases.

The biggest 3 cities to avoid are Wichita, Dallas, and Scranton. Sorry Michael Scott. Even though Kansas, Texas and Pennsylvania are quite far away from us, Florida had the most cities on the list by far. Seven Florida cities are a nightmare for allergy sufferers. And yes, 3 of the 7 are right here in our listening area.

Topping their allergy capital list for Florida is Sarasota. Sarasota ranked #6 in the country just ahead of #7 and #8, Cape Coral and Orlando. Miami came in at #14. Following right behind is Lakeland at #15, Palm Bay at #17 and Tampa at #18.

About 26% of adults and 19% of kids suffer from allergic rhinitis (or “hay fever”), according to AAFA.org. [Source: AAFA]

10 Ways To Get Through Allergy Season in Florida

  • Your dryer

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    Even though the weather for it is just arriving, hanging laundry outside on a line makes your clothing a pollen magnet. Dry your laundry in a dryer or on an indoor rack instead.

  • Bedding

    Wash your bedding in hot soapy water at least once a week.   And it’s a good idea to do the same for blinds and curtains regularly.

  • Windows

    Watch local news sites for the pollen forecast.  Plan your outdoor activities accordingly and keep those windows shut on peak pollen times.

  • Masks

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    Masks became a part of our lives these past few years to help prevent the spread of COVID… but the side benefit for allergy sufferers is obvious.  Block that pollen from invading your nose and mouth.

  • Laundry

    Don’t wait for a full load to do your laundry if you’ve spent a lot of time outside.  Washing clothes more often will make your indoor life more pleasant.

  • Filters

    No no the ones on Instagram that make you look like you’re back in high school.  Use air filters that say are certified “asthma and allergy friendly” or that have HEPA filtration.

  • Hair

    Wear a hat or some kind of covering. It’ll help prevent pollen from collecting on your head.

  • Shoes

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    Take them off and leave them at the door or outside if possible.  Pollen lands on the ground and gets stuck to the bottom of your shoes.  And pollen is only one thing that gets stuck to the bottom of your shoes.

  • Pets

    If your pets spend a lot of time outside, they’re bringing a lot of the pollen inside after their day of play.   Wipe them down when they get inside and bathe them weekly.

  • Sunglasses

    Corey Hart wore his sunglasses at night.  Bet he didn’t have allergy problems.  It’s not just your mouth and nose that can soak in the pollen.  Your eyes are an accomplice too.

Hear Geno on the air weekday afternoons. Geno's passions include fat guy food, concerts, sports, travel to Europe and South America. He loves 80s and 90s music, from MTV hairbands to old school freestyle, alternative rock to TRL era jams. Geno's radio career began in his hometown of Portland, Maine. Since then he's been on the air coast to coast from Boston to Las Vegas, Tampa to California.

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