11 Worst Cities for People with Asthma in America

5. Oklahoma City, OK

We’re sad to see Oklahoma City on this list, but it cannot be avoided. The city has a high score when it comes to pollen, while the air quality only gets an “average” mention from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. The fact that so few people have a medical insurance doesn’t make things better; in fact, it makes them worse, especially when you pair it up with the high poverty rate.

The number of ER visits for asthma-related issues is on the grow, while the use of meds for quick release and control of this disease is also climbing, painting a pretty clear picture of the issue at hand.