Best place to live in AZ for ALLERGY SUFFERER (Phoenix: low income, to rent)

[jco]

Havasu has the best air in the entire nation. My husband's asthma is better whenever we go to Sedona, but I don't know about Tucson. I would imagine it's just as bad as Phoenix.

[115db]

Originally Posted by MaimounaKande

I recently read that there are more people suffering from allergies in AZ than any other state. Mesquite is a bit one for people (our neighbor had to uproot a couple b/c his allergies were so bad).

Now, the report did not say this but MY guess is that it has such a high rate not b/c of all the allergens but rather b/c all the people w/allergies move to AZ to relieve them a bit! That said...my sister in law, who did not have problems w/allergies in CO, has major problems with them here.

If my theory is right (and I haven't looked into it), I bet there are really high rates of arthritis too!

Pam

You took my thoughts exactly. I know of several people who moved out here who are healthwise, worse now than they were when they moved here in the first place, for this 'supposed' relief. But Im sure there are too, those who have felt 'some' relief, I just personally dont know any of them.

[brandnewme]

Had allergies in CA and thought they would get better. Now I just have new things to be allergic to. Not sure you can ever get away from stuff.

[115db]

Up until about a year ago I wasnt suffering (as much) as a lot of other people but its catching up pretty fast.

[azsux4allergies]

Hi,

I've never felt compelled to write to any of these. But, I wanted to warn anyone of wanting to move to Arizona, Phoenix & Tucson especially, of what awaits you as far as allergies are concerned. Tucson (where I am) is one of the worst in the nation -#7 on the fall allergies list of the Asthma Assn. I only suffered a couple of weeks here and there during the spring and fall when living in Florida for 15 years and in Maine for four. I always wanted to move here thinking I would get rid of my allergies-WRONG! I have never been more miserable in my life. THERE IS RAGWEED HERE! THERE ARE MOLD SPORES HERE! They even talk about our allergy counts on the news when it's real bad. If you're allergic to dust, forget moving here. What makes it worse is there is hardly any rain to clear the air on a regular basis. This coupled with the dusty haze that is prevalent alot here makes for a miserable life. Back in the day, yeah, maybe this was the mecca for allergy sufferers, but not any more. The more people moved here, the more plants they introduced and more allergens came with it and due to the mild weather they grow year round. I have been asking doctors and long-time residents and this is what they told me. It makes sense. I was always an outdoor person-running, camping, etc. and now feel like a prisoner in my house. When I try to enjoy outdoor activities, I suffer for it. I take medication, and even it's not enough any more. I'm trying to talk my husband into moving-(he has no allergies and this is a golfer's paradise), but it would be difficult for us right now financially. Baby due any day now. So, I will close with this. Southern Arizona is not allergy free or low allergy by any means. If you're suseptible to allergies on a part-time basis, you'll more than likely continue to have them part-time (due in part to switching allergens or never getting rid of the ones you have) or even go full blown year round like myself. Fall is the worst for me. I thought this would be my allergy mecca, but I'll take a couple of weeks here and there any day to this full-blown allergy ridden dust-bowl.

[bluebelt1234]

Originally Posted by azsux4allergies

Hi,

I've never felt compelled to write to any of these. But, I wanted to warn anyone of wanting to move to Arizona, Phoenix & Tucson especially, of what awaits you as far as allergies are concerned. Tucson (where I am) is one of the worst in the nation -#7 on the fall allergies list of the Asthma Assn. I only suffered a couple of weeks here and there during the spring and fall when living in Florida for 15 years and in Maine for four. I always wanted to move here thinking I would get rid of my allergies-WRONG! I have never been more miserable in my life. THERE IS RAGWEED HERE! THERE ARE MOLD SPORES HERE! They even talk about our allergy counts on the news when it's real bad. If you're allergic to dust, forget moving here. What makes it worse is there is hardly any rain to clear the air on a regular basis. This coupled with the dusty haze that is prevalent alot here makes for a miserable life. Back in the day, yeah, maybe this was the mecca for allergy sufferers, but not any more. The more people moved here, the more plants they introduced and more allergens came with it and due to the mild weather they grow year round. I have been asking doctors and long-time residents and this is what they told me. It makes sense. I was always an outdoor person-running, camping, etc. and now feel like a prisoner in my house. When I try to enjoy outdoor activities, I suffer for it. I take medication, and even it's not enough any more. I'm trying to talk my husband into moving-(he has no allergies and this is a golfer's paradise), but it would be difficult for us right now financially. Baby due any day now. So, I will close with this. Southern Arizona is not allergy free or low allergy by any means. If you're suseptible to allergies on a part-time basis, you'll more than likely continue to have them part-time (due in part to switching allergens or never getting rid of the ones you have) or even go full blown year round like myself. Fall is the worst for me. I thought this would be my allergy mecca, but I'll take a couple of weeks here and there any day to this full-blown allergy ridden dust-bowl.

I used to have allergies on an occasional basis back in Indiana. I would suffer a few weeks in a row now and then. Then, when I moved to Yuma for a teaching job my allergies became full-blown, year round. I am so allergic to dust that I was told that I might even have asthma, which was never a problem for me in Indiana. I was also told that I might even have to start on allergy shots. I also feel like a prisoner in my own home. When it is windy outside, I can't even go Christmas shopping or even grocery shopping without getting sick from my allergies. In Indiana, I used to exercise outdoors on a regular basis and spend a lot of time hiking, playing tennis, taking tae kwon do lessons, riding a bike. In Yuma, my allergies get so bad that I have to just sleep and watch t.v. If I can find a job some place else, I would like to move.

[sheena]

Originally Posted by bluebelt1234

I used to have allergies on an occasional basis back in Indiana. I would suffer a few weeks in a row now and then. Then, when I moved to Yuma for a teaching job my allergies became full-blown, year round. I am so allergic to dust that I was told that I might even have asthma, which was never a problem for me in Indiana. I was also told that I might even have to start on allergy shots. I also feel like a prisoner in my own home. When it is windy outside, I can't even go Christmas shopping or even grocery shopping without getting sick from my allergies. In Indiana, I used to exercise outdoors on a regular basis and spend a lot of time hiking, playing tennis, taking tae kwon do lessons, riding a bike. In Yuma, my allergies get so bad that I have to just sleep and watch t.v. If I can find a job some place else, I would like to move.

We are in the same boat, my husband's allergies are so horrible in AZ. They want him to take shots too and he will take them but he thinks they are bad for him in the long run, but if he doesn't he gets secondary problems from his allergy. He has had phemonia several times because of his allergies. He had an allergy problem in NY but nothing like Phoenix.

Now due to the job situation we need to come back to AZ........poor guy

[nitram]

[quote=jco;823804]Havasu has the best air in the entire nation.

It also has the hottest and sometimes hard to breathe air in the summers. There are more hot 118-128 degree days there than anywhere else in the country except for Death Valley in CA. Even Death Valley closes for the summer and let's no one in because of the excruciating hot weather.

[Spudcommando]

It's not Phoenix, I can tell you that. I attended ASU for two years before I transferred back to CA, one of my main reasons for transferring was because my allergies were so bad (which I never suffered from in CA) that it was starting to affect my performance in class. It's hard to imagine Phoenix as an allergy sufferers paradise with its dust, pollution, and not to mention the non-native plants that can wreak havoc on person.

Frankly I wasn't even aware that I had allergies before I stepped foot in Phoenix.

[sheena]

Originally Posted by Spudcommando

It's not Phoenix, I can tell you that. I attended ASU for two years before I transferred back to CA, one of my main reasons for transferring was because my allergies were so bad (which I never suffered from in CA) that it was starting to affect my performance in class. It's hard to imagine Phoenix as an allergy sufferers paradise with its dust, pollution, and not to mention the non-native plants that can wreak havoc on person.

Frankly I wasn't even aware that I had allergies before I stepped foot in Phoenix.

Same here I never had allergies till I moved to Phoenix but mine are not extreme. I always seem to have this constant post nasal drip though.