Allergies are a common problem for over 50 million Americans. Allergies can trigger coughing, sneezing, rashes, and spark asthma, breathing troubles, and low blood pressure. There is no cure yet for allergies, and while treatment is possible, prevention is the best way to manage it. The cities you live in can do wonders for or worsen your allergic condition. The following are cities with many allergies and the reasons why you should avoid them.

1. Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, Kansas, a Midwestern state known for its agriculture, is unfortunately also home to a lot of pollen. Wichita, Kansas, lies in the humid subtropical climate zone, characterized by humid summers and cold, dry winters. Severe weather conditions are also common in the region, like thunderstorms and hail. The higher temperatures make the growth season longer, resulting in pollen being prevalent for a prolonged time. Both spring and fall in this city are not conducive for people with allergies. Wichita also has a higher than average sale of over-the-counter allergy medication. Thus it is certainly not a friendly place for people with allergies.

2. Jackson, Mississippi
There are so many reasons people with allergies avoid visiting Jackson, Mississippi. Humidity, rich foliage, and higher pollen count make the AAFA (Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America) rank this city worse than average for pollen and medicine use. Dust, mold, and insect bites are prevalent in the region. Many of the local delicacies include crab, shrimp, oysters, and cheese, all of which are common allergens. However, it is good news that the medical care available for allergies is rated relatively high.

3. Syracuse, New York
Syracuse, New York, gets a lot of spring wind and has warm winters. These are two ingredients for a city unsuitable for those who suffer from seasonal allergies. Pollen used to be prevalent only in the spring and summer months, but due to the recent weather changes, global warming makes winters warmer, increasing pollen exposure considerably. You might want to reconsider moving to this city, and if you are visiting the place, remember to choose a less windy and warm period.

4. Dayton, Ohio
While in some places, the weather makes people with allergies run, the vegetation is to blame in Dayton, Ohio. While most people think thick vegetation is a blessing, those allergic to pollen might disagree. The dense concentration of plants and trees makes the pollen content almost always higher than the national average. The colder winters exacerbate the problem by causing the plants to bloom later and typically all at once, making spring a sneeze-fest.

5. Richmond, Virginia
The commonwealth capital of Virginia is sadly also the pollen capital of the state. The threat to people suffering from allergies is threefold. The pollen count is higher than average every year. Allergy medication use is almost always higher than the national average. The worst is that there are not many allergists in the city. Together, these three factors make allergies more likely and dangerous and make Richmond a no-go for those who suffer from allergies.