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Michelle Castillo /

CBS News/ March 21, 2012, 5:33 PM

Achoo! 12 worst cities for allergy sufferers

5. Wichita, Kansas

wichita, kansas Flickr/John Ong
Previous rank:13

Total score (combining pollen scores, number of allergy medications used per patient, and the number of allergy specialists per patient): 91.36 out of 100

Pollen score: Above average

Medical utilization of allergy drugs: Above average

Number of board certified allergists: Average

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carmensanchez519 says:
Thanks for a great article! I have always suffered with allergies and have visited an <a href="http://www.allergycfl.com/">allergy specialty care orlando</a> for years. Thanks again!
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joy_luv says:
The common denominator between all these cities among others is pollution. I really thank nutrocon for their input. Very insightful and much needed. I really feel that nutrition is the key to fighting allergies.
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eponym47 says:
You forgot to list Huntsville, Alabama. Everyone who moves here from somewhere else always complain that this is the worst allergy location they have ever lived in. The Indians used to call the Huntsville area "sick-head valley."
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nutrocon says:
You can minimize your suffering while also reducing your reliance on medication. Avoid cross-reactive foods, make sure your vitamin D level is optimal, and if available, begin sublingual immunotherapy.

Bonnie Minsky
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist
nutritionalconcepts.com
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