Sacramento ranks among the worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies according to a study by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Key factors included pollen levels, allergy medication usage, and access to specialists. Seasonal allergies affect roughly one-third of Americans, presenting a public health concern. The report notes that climate change exacerbates pollen seasons, with significant increases in both start times and duration over the past decades. Experts emphasize the need for allergy management strategies and long-term policy changes to mitigate climate change impacts.
"Increased pollen exposure can make it difficult to manage and control allergies and asthma," Melanie Carver, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's chief mission officer, said in a news release.
Because plants bloom and produce pollen at warm temperatures, seasonal allergies are particularly impacted by climate change, the allergy foundation said.
The organization published its annual Allergy Capitals report on Tuesday, March 18, ranking 100 U.S. cities based on various factors that impact your quality of life when living with allergies.
"Long term, we should be looking at policy change to reduce the impact of climate change," Carver said.
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