Alester Brown

5 Best States for Tree Pollen Allergy Sufferers

If you are allergic to tree pollen, the spring and summer months can feel like a never ending nightmare! While allergies can affect people year-round, seasonal allergies often arise due to the release of pollen during the warmer parts of the year.

Pollination is crucial to a tree's reproduction, but the process can be awful for allergy-suffers. Trees release pollen, and the wind makes it go airborne. While you might not see pollen floating through the air, there's a good chance you're breathing it in!

Fortunately, some parts of the country allow allergy sufferers to breathe a little easier. Maryland is the worst state for tree pollen allergies. Here is a list of some of the best!

Arizona

The Grand Canyon State is a great place to live if you have pollen allergies. While no state is pollen-free, Arizona has a long-held reputation for being allergy-friendly. Even before it became an official state, historians say that people with asthma flocked to the area because of its dry climate.

Arizona's average pollen grains per cubic meter (PPM) is about 211.91. Now, there are other allergens to worry about. The desert ecosystem leads to more dust in the air. But for those with allergies triggered by tree pollen, it's a great place to be!

Nevada

Nevada is another state with a dry climate and desert ecosystem. Nevada has a much lower PPM than the worst state for tree pollen allergies. For comparison, Maryland's PPM is a whopping 636.71. Meanwhile, Nevada residents can breathe easier with an average monthly PPM of 237.08.

New Mexico

Next up, we have Arizona's neighbors to the east. Like Nevada and Arizona, New Mexico is dry. It's a hot state with the second most sunshine days during the year, trailing Arizona.

The average monthly PPM is only a hair higher than Nevada's at 237.52.

California

California is a massive state with many different types of environments. The state has five major climates types, including desert and highland.

Despite its diversity, California's PPM is considerably lower than other states. The monthly average is only 255.57.

Utah

Last, but not least, we have Utah. This western state is dry and semi-arid. While this state has a reputation for its natural appeal, tree pollen isn't as big of an issue as elsewhere in the country. The average monthly PPM is 279.05.

Author Resource:-

Alester Brown is a certified immunotherapist. She advises people on personalized home allergy and skin treatment at home. You can find her thoughts at home allergy treatment blog.