We've collected the top cities that are the most challenging to live if you have asthma or any respiratory illness.
The Asthma Capitals™ ranking is an annual research and educational project of AAFA, designed to help patients recognize, prevent, and manage asthma symptoms. Through this ranking, AAFA raises awareness about the impact of asthma and highlights how communities can make improvements to better serve their residents and visitors with asthma.
2019 National Rankings
1 Springfield, MA
2 Dayton, OH
3 Greensboro, NC
4 Philadelphia, PA
5 Cleveland, OH
6 Allentown, PA
7 Louisville, KY
8 Boston, MA
9 Omaha, NE
10 Milwaukee, WI
11 New Haven, CT
12 Richmond, VA
13 Hartford, CT
14 Akron, OH
15 Jackson, MS
16 Columbus, OH
17 St. Louis, MO
18 Cincinnati, OH
19 Baltimore, MD
20 Winston-Salem, NC
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