Spring is here — and with it comes allergy season.
Each year, more than 100 million people in the U.S. experience allergies, including seasonal pollen allergies. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America has released its annual report for 2025, ranking the most challenging U.S. cities for those dealing with seasonal allergies.
The report ranks the top 100 U.S. cities based on pollen levels, over-the-counter allergy medication use and access to allergists.
For three years in a row, Wichita, Kansas, ranks as the most challenging city for pollen allergies. Cities in the South and East are among the hardest hit.
New Orleans, which ranked 34th last year, jumped to second place this year due to a surge in weed pollen, likely from moisture from Hurricane Francine, which made landfall back in September. Also, November 2024 was the warmest on record in Louisiana, and the warmer temperatures extended the growing season.