Allergy sufferers in these US cities face a tough 2025 season, study finds

(NEXSTAR) – With less than a week before the arrival of spring, allergy sufferers are bracing for the season, which will be especially bad in 20 U.S. cities, according to an Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) report released Tuesday.These "allergy capitals" are located largely in the southern and eastern parts of the country, with Wichita, Kansas, taking the top spot for the third year in a row.The AAFA's 2025 Allergy Capitals study ranks the top 100 cities based on pollen sco