WASHINGTON, Sep 2, 2008 (UPI via COMTEX) -- An allergy educational group has
named Greensboro, N.C., as the most challenging place to live for people with
seasonal allergies.
Greenville, S.C., Little Rock, Ark., Raleigh-Durham, N.C., and Jackson, Miss.,
rounded out the top five on the list compiled by the Asthma and Allergy
Foundation of America.
The group said fall brings new allergy triggers that are not prevalent in the
spring, such as ragweed.
"During the fall when outdoor allergy triggers peak, people may continue to
suffer from indoor allergies caused by common allergy triggers like pet dander
and dust mites," the report said. "In addition, ragweed and pollen can travel
indoors through open windows and doors."
Greensboro, N.C., ranked No. 1 this year because of a higher-than-average pollen
score, higher use of allergy medications per person and lower-than-average
access to allergy specialists, compared to other cities on the list.
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