Florida's high summer pollen levels affect millions of Americans, both residents and summer tourists every year. The 2023 Allergy Capitals Report has ranked seven Florida cities among the top 20 worst allergy seasons across the nation based on pollen count, over-the-counter medication usage, and accessibility of allergists and immunologists. These seven Florida cities are Sarasota, Cape Coral, Orlando, Miami, Lakeland, Palm Bay, and Tampa.
Most of these cities have ranked average or better than average in recent years, highlighting a marked increase in the severity of Florida’s pollen allergy season.
“Indoor spaces can be up to fifty times more polluted than the surrounding ambient (outdoor) air due to poor ventilation, which allows pollutants to build up in the stagnant air, and in buildings where the air is recirculated without adequate air filtration,” says Mark Davidson, Manager of Marketing and Technical Materials at global air filtration manufacturer Camfil, “Pollen is an indoor air pollutant and can build up in homes, offices, classrooms, and other indoor environments in the same manner as other pollutants, so staying indoors to avoid pollen exposure, though intuitive, is often ineffective.”
In a new resource, Camfil's air quality professionals explain the results of the Allergy Capitals Report and share strategies for relieving pollen allergy symptoms. The resource covers the following topics:
The symptoms of seasonal allergies
How the Allergy Capitals Report works
Pollen count for each Florida city by plant type (trees, grasses, weeds)
Severe allergens in each of the cities
Tips to minimize allergy symptoms
Air filters that help with pollen allergies
Read the full resource on Florida’s severe 2023 allergy season here.
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