Top 5 Least Allergy-prone Cities of US: Top 5 Places to Visit for Asthmatic & Allergic Individuals!

Breathe Easy in These Least Allergy-prone Cities of U.S.!

David Harley
Are you allergic to pollens or usually suffer from recurrent asthmatic attacks? Then you must be aware that some of the cities or states of US are more allergy-prone as compared to the others.

Allergy & Asthma Foundation of America(AAFA) publishes a yearly list & details about areas of the country which are safer than others for asthmatics & those who are prone to the airborne allergens.

The list is prepared based on following factors e.g. duration of pollinating season, level of traffic, extent of factory smog, spore levels in the air & allergists per allergic patients.

Take a look at Top 5 safest & least allergy-prone cities of US for allergic individuals:

1. New Haven
Total Allergy Score: 41.36

In the 2009 study report New heaven in Connecticut ranks lowest in the list of allergy-prone cities. Therefore you can go hiking & biking at any nearest parks without worrying about the environment triggering your asthma attack.

2. San Diego
Total Allergy Score: 49.20

In 2008 San Diego was 10th most allergy prone city. But thanks to the cities per patient allergic medication services utilization made it jump to 2nd last spot in the most allergy-prone cities in 2009. Also city's per patient allergist number is also quite impressive, so you don't have to be tensed in finding a medico in this huge city.

3. Daytona Beach
Total Allergy Score: 50.62

Daytona Beach of East Center Florida is well known as World Center of Racing is one of the least allergy-prone cities. It is better than its neighboring cities in terms of per patient medicinal utilization & average pollen score. This is why more than 7 million visitors gather to Daytona Beach each and every year.

4. Miami
Total Allergy Score: 51.04

In Miami, Florida the only downside is that this city has lower board certified per patient allergists. Besides this, this city has pollen score & other factors at much safer levels for allergic individuals. Miami made a significant improvement from 2008's 83rd position to 3rd last position in 2009.

5. Boise
Total Allergy Score: 54.97

Lower pollen count, better medicine utilization etc. are some key features of Boise, Idaho. It's a fairly nice place for allergic individuals. It is also the capital & the biggest city in Idaho, where you can go & watch a horse race, go inner tubing, appreciate the nature trails or enjoy the Idaho Shakespeare Festival.

If you are asthmatic or allergic to pollens & other pollutants & living in allergy-prone area, then you must try visiting any of these 5 least allergy-prone cities of the US in spring season.

Published by David Harley

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