New ranking names this NC city one of the worst for allergy sufferers. Here's why

What our itchy eyes and noses have long suspected is finally confirmed: the Triangle — specifically Raleigh — is one of the worst places in the U.S...

March 17, 2023
7:00 PM

What our itchy eyes and noses have long suspected is finally confirmed: the Triangle — specifically Raleigh — is one of the worst places in the U.S. for seasonal allergies. In a report released Thursday, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) named Raleigh as one of this year's 'Allergy Capitals,' meaning it's among the most challenging cities in the country for those with seasonal pollen allergies. The full report ranks the 100 most-populated U.S. metropolitan areas, but Raleigh and another North Carolina city, Greensboro, ranked in the top 20.

Korie Dean