Kansas City Star: Why are allergies so bad in Kansas City right now?

KC Star allergies

By Eleanor Nash

If you’re sneezing, coughing, or sniffling this fall, you’re not the only one. 

One in three adults has a seasonal allergy in the United States, according to the National Institutes of Health. To make matters worse, Kansas City is the 20th worst city to live with pollen allergies in 2024, according to an analysis by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. 

Dr. Aarti Pandya, an allergist at Children’s Mercy, answered questions about seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever and chronic rhinitis.

Read the full article via The Kansas City Star

Allergy and Immunology at Children's Mercy