Those who have allergies understand that preventing irritants is better than getting treatment. The stuffy nose, wheezing, and runny eyes are all things one should escape and not manage. When the environment is the foe and seasonal allergies is its weapon of choice, one must choose a city that is likely to have fewer insects and allergens. Here are the best and worst cities for those with allergies.

1. Best Cities for Allergy Patients
You can live in the following cities with little fear of allergy seasons, be assured of the best allergy care, and find yourself relaxing and breathing easy, pun very much intended.

• Denver, Colorado
  Among the best cities for allergy patients is Denver. With a low pollen count, you can forget about sneezing and wheezing because of allergies. There is some wind in the summer, and you might see some pollen, so keep your medication handy. But, comparatively, this is one of the less threatening cities in the country.
• Provo, Utah
  While there is some Cottonwood and ragweed in spring, Provo is still a great city for people with allergies. It has excellent air quality, and even in the dreaded spring, the pollen count is low and manageable. There are many allergy specialists in Utah’s third-largest city, so keep Provo in mind if you want to change residence.
• Durham, North Carolina
  Geographically, Durham is one of the most allergy-friendly cities. Situated on the east coast, it gets a pleasant sea breeze, which does not swirl around pollen as dry air does. Durham escapes the pollen blanket South Carolina cities experience in spring, and the spring rain prevents air-borne allergens from getting in your nose.

2. Worst Cities for Allergy Patients
Cities that are bad for allergy patients have vegetation that spews pollen, excess pollution, and weather that enables these allergens to stay in the air. Listed below are some cities you should never set foot in if you have allergies.

• Jackson, Mississippi
  Jackson has all three ingredients for allergy-causing air: rich foliage, high pollen count, and humidity. The allergy medication prescription in Jackson is off the charts, which is made worse by the fact that there are only 0.9 certified allergists for every 10,000 people.
• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  With a high concentration of mold and weeds, it is no surprise that Oklahoma is a breeding ground for allergies. Grass pollen is more common than tree pollen, but cedar trees produce pollen that blows through the city in winter. The allergy medication prescription in this city is more than the national average.
• Knoxville, Tennessee
  One of the most challenging cities for allergies is in the state of Tennessee. Almost through the year, pollen from oak, elder, and birth rush trees is present in the air in Knoxville. The light wind, warm temperatures, and high humidity the city enjoys all year round worsen allergies. Knoxville has the ideal climate for pollen as it sits in a valley, so the pollen sticks around rather than being carried away.