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

9. Des Moines, Iowa

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Des Moines is ranked on the list for having average overall pollen levels, receiving an 80.76-point ranking, the study reported.

Weed pollen is a top component here and an average rate for the amount of medicine used and a worse-than-average ranking for the number of people who ultimately need to seek specialist care.

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