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

7. Cape Coral, Florida

Image: Khairil Azhar Junos (Shutterstock)

Cape Coral is ranked as worse than average, receiving an 81.32-point ranking, the study reported.

Tree pollen is a top component here, and about 2% of the active allergy days consist of very high levels while 50% reach high levels.

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