The 5 Worst U.S. Cities for Allergies in 2026, Ranked

If your allergies are already unbearable this spring, you’re not alone. More than 82 million Americans have itchy eyes, watery nose, and scratchy throat. There are a few things you can do before you start sneezing to get ahead of symptoms, like taking allergy meds every day, and keeping your house wiped down.

Allergies are worse in some cities than others, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Every year, they produce an Allergy Capitals report, which ranks the 100 most...