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Winston-Salem Ranks 15th in U.S. Allergy Capitals

3/22/2025

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has landed at 15th on the Asthma and Allergy Foundation's list of U.S. allergy capitals, while Greensboro follows closely at 10th. As climate change intensifies, allergy seasons are starting earlier, impacting one-third of Americans with sneezing and congestion. Wichita, Kansas, unfortunately, holds the title for the worst city for allergies.

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has landed at 15th on the Asthma and Allergy Foundation's list of U.S. allergy capitals, while Greensboro follows closely at 10th. As climate change intensifies, allergy seasons are starting earlier, impacting one-third of Americans with sneezing and congestion. Wichita, Kansas, unfortunately, holds the title for the worst city for allergies.