11 Worst Cities for People with Asthma in America

9. New Orleans, LA

Things aren’t all that great for New Orleans residents either. While things may have been a bit better before Katrina hit about a decade ago, the increased poverty within the city is making it difficult for some to find the medical aid it needs. The number of people with health insurance in NOLA isn’t all that great either, which makes things even worse.

On top of that, the weather is humid and hot, which makes it harder to breathe even for healthy people. The high pollen score the city received is also a big issue for those suffering from asthma or any other respiratory issue. Combine all these factors together and you get a city that you don’t want to live in if you have asthma.

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