Dayton -- Dayton ranks number seven in the list of worst U.S. cities for people with allergies. The list composed by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America is based on pollen scores, the number of over-the-counter, prescription allergy medications per patient and the number of board-certified allergists per patient.
Dr. William Parker, allergist in Huber Heights say outdoor allergies occur when tree pollens and other outdoor allergens are inhaled into the nose and lungs. He advises people who are allergic to avoid being outdoors for long periods of time during the middle of the day.
He says try to do you outdoor activities in the early morning.
Top 10 worst cities for allergy sufferers:
1. Jackson, Miss.
2. Knoxville, Tenn.
3. Chattanooga, Tenn.
4. McAllen, Texas
5. Louisville
6. Wichita
7. Dayton, Ohio
8. Memphis
9. Oklahoma City
10. Baton Rouge
Reporter, Annette Peagler will have different over the counter drugs Dr. Parker says you can try if you have bad seasonal allergies. Watch her report on ABC 22 at 6:00 p.m. and Fox 45 at 6:30 p.m. Follow her on Twitter @Annette2245
Dr. William Parker, allergist in Huber Heights say outdoor allergies occur when tree pollens and other outdoor allergens are inhaled into the nose and lungs. He advises people who are allergic to avoid being outdoors for long periods of time during the middle of the day.
He says try to do you outdoor activities in the early morning.
Top 10 worst cities for allergy sufferers:
1. Jackson, Miss.
2. Knoxville, Tenn.
3. Chattanooga, Tenn.
4. McAllen, Texas
5. Louisville
6. Wichita
7. Dayton, Ohio
8. Memphis
9. Oklahoma City
10. Baton Rouge
Reporter, Annette Peagler will have different over the counter drugs Dr. Parker says you can try if you have bad seasonal allergies. Watch her report on ABC 22 at 6:00 p.m. and Fox 45 at 6:30 p.m. Follow her on Twitter @Annette2245
