Statistics indicate that as many as 25 million people in the United States have asthma. Unfortunately, 10 people die from asthma everyday. But, most of the deaths which occur could have been prevented if they had access to medical care and education about how to manage the disease. Asthma symptoms include sneezing, coughing and wheezing.
One of the best ways to manage asthma is to avoid common environmental triggers. However, asthma triggers are prevalent in these states and cities:

1. Kentucky
Even though this state is one of the most beautiful states during the spring season, Kentucky is one of the worst places to live if you have asthma. One of the reasons why Kentucky is so marvelous during the spring season is because of the abundance of bluegrass that can be found in the state. Unfortunately, this bluegrass is one of the primary triggers for asthma attacks. The springtime pollination of bluegrass leads to elevated asthma attack rates. On top of that, the problem is furthermore compounded by the fact that most residents are tucked between large mountains. This creates the perfect environment for stagnant air, which traps pollutants and allergens such as pollen.

2. Massachusetts
In 2018, Springfield Massachusetts was listed as the asthma capital of America. Overall, the state sees a high asthma prevalence amongst its population and a high amount of asthma-related emergency room visits. One of the factors that may be causing this is the state’s high pollen count. Other factors which contribute to high asthma rates in Massachusetts include poverty, poor air quality, limited access to doctors and poor tobacco policies.

3. Michigan
Michigan’s air pollution and temperature changes offer a cocktail trap for people who suffer from asthma. One of the major reasons why people suffer from asthma attacks in this state is a lack of specialists in Michigan. And, when patients are able to schedule an appointment, it usually takes months before they can actually see a specialist.

4. Virginia
Virginia is consistently regarded as one of the top 10 worst states to live in if you suffer from allergies. Year after the year, the state ranks high for factors such as pollen levels, public smoking, asthma death rates, emergency room visits and poor air quality.

5. Pennsylvania
This state has always been regarded as being a horrible state to live in if you have asthma. In fact, back in 1948 an atmospheric temperature inversion (something that is fairly common in Pennsylvania) trapped smoke that was emanating from local steel and zinc plants, above the earth’s surface. The end result was that 20 people died in less than 24 hours. This caused the U.S. Congress to pass the Clean Air Act in 1970. As a result of this, the air quality in this state is much cleaner than it was in the 70s, but the state remains one of the worst places to live if you have asthma as a result of its atmospheric temperature inversion events and poor air quality.

6. Ohio
In Ohio, asthma rates amongst children are particularly alarming. The governor even stated that it has caused a significant burden on Ohio’s healthcare systems and healthcare costs. Statistics indicate that more than 1 million people in the state have asthma. This is especially alarming as the total population of the state is 11 million. Therefore, almost 10% of people who live in Ohio have asthma. Experts believe that asthma rates are high as a result of pollution and ragweed, known asthma triggers.