These Are the 20 U.S. Cities Where Allergies Are the Worst

12. Houston, Texas

Houston is ranked on the list for having worse-than-average overall pollen levels, receiving a 78.33-point ranking, the study reported.

Grass pollen is a top component here followed by tree pollen and it has an average rate for the amount of medicine used and an average ranking for the number of people who ultimately need to seek specialist care.

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