Boise Tops U.S. Allergy Capitals Amid Early Spring Pollen Surge
Boise Tops U.S. Allergy Capitals Amid Early Spring Pollen Surge
US · Published Mar 24, 2026
Boise, Idaho, has been identified as the top U.S. city for allergy challenges due to high pollen levels and a shortage of allergy specialists.
The early onset of allergy season, exacerbated by unseasonably warm weather, is expected to prolong pollen exposure across the country.
Several Utah cities, including Provo, Ogden, and Salt Lake City, also rank high on the list of allergy capitals, indicating widespread challenges in the region.
Boise is the worst US city for allergies
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Boise, Idaho, has been designated as the leading U.S. city for allergy-related challenges this season. The city is struggling with elevated pollen concentrations and a limited number of allergy specialists, a situation that has been exacerbated by unseasonably warm weather. The early arrival of the allergy season is anticipated to prolong pollen exposure, affecting millions of people across the country.
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