11 Worst Cities for People with Asthma in America

1. Memphis, TN

And the winner of the contest no one wants to win is Memphis. Unfortunately for all those charmed by what Memphis stands for and its rich history, the city isn’t exactly perfect for those suffering from asthma.

The air here is quite polluted due to all the local processing plants, while the high pollen rate isn’t making things easier. The anti-smoking laws are barely there as they are, so second-hand smoking is certainly making things difficult for many of the city’s residents.

The number of ER visits for asthma-related issues is quite high and so is the death rate in many of these cases. The use of medicine for asthma is growing, which is good on one hand, but bad on the other since it indicates that the problems with this illness are there to stay. All in all, Memphis ends up on the top spot among the 11 worst cities for people with asthma in America.