Worst Cities for Spring Allergies
1/11 Is Your Town on the List?Spring has sprung, and so have the sneezes and sniffles that come along with it. Every year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) ranks the 100 largest U.S. metro areas by pollen count, allergy medicine use, and allergy doctors. Has your town made the list for the 10 worst "spring allergy capitals"? You might be surprised: They aren't all in the South! Swipe to advance 2/11 No. 10: Buffalo, N.Y.The second largest city in New York leaps into the top 10 from No. 36 in 2015. Super-high pollen scores and above-average use of allergy meds secured its place. This Niagara Falls neighbor has the sunniest and driest springs in the Northeast. That means pollen sticks around longer -- and has more time to make your eyes water. Buffalo has flirted with higher rankings before. It placed 15th 3 years ago. Swipe to advance 3/11 No. 9: Knoxville, TNIts pollen levels are on par with most other cities, but people here use more allergy meds than averag…