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Wichita Named Worst U.S. City for Allergies

3/18/2025

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Wichita, Kansas, has been dubbed the worst U.S. city for seasonal allergies, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Following closely are New Orleans and Oklahoma City. As climate change intensifies, over 100 million Americans face heightened pollen exposure, with Little Rock, Arkansas, also feeling the sting, ranking sixth in the report.

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Wichita, Kansas, has been dubbed the worst U.S. city for seasonal allergies, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Following closely are New Orleans and Oklahoma City. As climate change intensifies, over 100 million Americans face heightened pollen exposure, with Little Rock, Arkansas, also feeling the sting, ranking sixth in the report.