New Orleans is the second-worst place to live in the U.S. in terms of seasonal allergies, according to new data.
Why it matters: We’re currently in the midst of “The Pollening” in south Louisiana.
The big picture: The worst cities are concentrated in the South and the East Coast, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America says.
- Wichita, Kansas, came in first for the third consecutive year.
- Baton Rouge ranked No. 14. See the full list.
Between the lines: New Orleans ranked worse than average for pollen counts and over-the-counter medicine use but better than average for availability of health care professionals who specialize in allergies…