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San Francisco is supposed to be the most allergy-free city (I assume from pollens and seeds). If this is what triggers the asthma then I'd look into this. I don't know how "clean" their air is but it's a helluva lot better than it was four decades ago.
On the other hand. . . .
Oregon is highly regarded for its clean air. But the Willamette Valley is perhaps the WORST area anywhere for allergies, due to pollens and the infamous grass seeds, not to mention molds and trees.
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What would be best is a determination of what triggers your asthma. Are you a spring/summer allergy triggered asthmatic? If so avoid areas with traditionally high pollen counts. Coastal areas and high mountain (Alpine) areas are best in this case. Do airborne particulates like ozone, carbon emissions, etc. trigger it?
Then of course avoid highly congested urban areas and low-lying valley locations. It's hard to believe that medical professionals are still recommending Phoenix...have they ever been there?
I live where Vt, NH and MA meet. The air quality in New Enland is NOT good!!! The Pioneer Valley where I live is very bad. I have adult onset asthma. We also have a cottage in Boothbay Maine -- the air quality -- NOT Good! I'm not sure where people are getting the idea that it is good but for whatever reason it isn't. There are airquality reports on the TV in Springfield, MA which effect where I work and live in the Valley. I wish I had an answer -- I can talk & breathe, walk and breathe but can't do all three at once...
I live where Vt, NH and MA meet. The air quality in New Enland is NOT good!!! The Pioneer Valley where I live is very bad. I have adult onset asthma. We also have a cottage in Boothbay Maine -- the air quality -- NOT Good! I'm not sure where people are getting the idea that it is good but for whatever reason it isn't. There are airquality reports on the TV in Springfield, MA which effect where I work and live in the Valley. I wish I had an answer -- I can talk & breathe, walk and breathe but can't do all three at once...
Air quality is excellent in northern NH, VT, and ME. It was not as good this Spring due to wildfires in Quebec. Normally, air quality is very good in those areas during all seasons.
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