93: Asthma Capitals: The Most Challenging US Cities

Think you may live in an asthma capital? Hang tight because our guest today is going to tell you. If sniffling, sneezing, stuffy nose, and watery eyes have got you down, you’re not alone. More than 100 million Americans suffer from various types of allergies, including 81 million with seasonal allergic rhinitis, triggered by pollen and mold allergies.

And, then there’s asthma; a complex chronic condition that that more than 27 million people in the U.S. suffer from, about 1 in 12 people.

Our guest, Kenneth Mendez; President & CEO of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), is clearing the air on allergies and asthma. He’s revealing the AAFA’s2023 Asthma Capitals™ report that highlights the most challenging cities to live with asthma.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

 

1.    The Top 10 Asthma Capitals in the US for 2023

2.    The symptoms of allergies

3.    The most common types of allergens

4.    Tips to avoid allergic exposures in and around our home

5.    Different fates of asthma between males and females

6.    The two types of asthma and their differences

7.    The symptoms of asthma and the best treatments available

8.    Reasons certain racial or ethnic groups have higher rates of asthma, asthma attacks, and/or asthma deaths.

 

You can learn more about the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America at https://aafa.org/. 

Head to RonandLisa.com/Podcast to get the show notes and Healthier Home Checklist and the Asthma-Friendly Home Checklist. These are free to download thanks to the AAFA.