Spring has sprung – the flowers are blooming, temperatures are slowly rising, and pollen has made its unwelcome return. This ...

Languages: English. A Newsweek map shows which U.S. cities are the top 10 most challenging places to live with seasonal allergies, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA).

As the U.S. inches closer to the start of spring and this year’s allergy season, forecasters are warning that pollen counts are expected to be higher than the historical average across 39 states.

Flowers and trees bloomed up to two weeks earlier than normal, suggesting the allergy season will likely be longer and more severe.

If you’re stocking up on antihistamines and bracing for impact, AccuWeather put together three maps showing when common allergens are expected to peak across the continental U.S. Allergy ...