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Colorado's weird weather is making allergy season worse

Denver7 · · 356 words · By Ethan Carlson
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What to know about Colorado's weird weather is making allergy season worse

DENVER – Spring has arrived at Commons Park in Denver, where residents are soaking up the sunshine but, for many, the season also brings sneezing, watery eyes, and congested airways.

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What happened

DENVER – Spring has arrived at Commons Park in Denver, where residents are soaking up the sunshine but, for many, the season also brings sneezing, watery eyes, and congested airways.

Why it matters

This year’s allergy season caught some residents off guard.

Common ground

“I started feeling seasonal allergies in January, so it was kind of weird.

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Claim 1: “Joseph Ponce, an emergency medical physician at Advent Health Porter Hospital”
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The evidence directly contradicts the claim that Joseph Ponce is at Advent Health Porter Hospital. Web search results identify Dr. Joseph Ponce as an emergency medicine physician in Denver, CO, affiliated with UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Denver Health, and as a resident at Denver Health.
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web search NEUTRAL — Dr. Joseph Ponce is an emergency medicine physician in Denver, Colorado and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Denver Health. He …
https://health.usnews.com/doctors/joseph-ponce-2461103
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web search NEUTRAL — Emergency Medicine Resident Physician at Denver Health with interests in medical…View Joseph Ponce’s profile on LinkedIn, a professional community of 1 billion members.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephponcemd
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web search NEUTRAL — Emergency Medicine - Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center (Duluth, Building B). 401 E 1st St. Duluth, Minnesota 55805. Get Directions.
https://www.essentiahealth.org/find-facility/emergency-medic…
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Claim 2: “According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) 2026 Allergy Capitals Report, Colorado Springs jumped from 84th in 2025 to 15th in 2026 on the list of most challenging cities for individuals with allergies.”
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While the evidence confirms the existence of the AAFA 2026 Allergy Capitals Report, the provided search results do not contain the specific rankings for Colorado Springs (15th in 2026 or 84th in 2025). The other search results provided for this claim are irrelevant, discussing florists in San Jose.
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web search NEUTRAL — Best Florists in San Jose, CA - Last Updated May 2026 - Bloomster's, Urban Flora, Cupertino Florist, La Floriya, Thien Lan Florist, Tinh Thuong Flowers, Jeannettes Flowers, Gal in the Glen, Flowers by…
https://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=florists&find_loc=San+Jose,…
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web search NEUTRAL — We are known for offering a wide selection of fresh, high-quality flowers and exceptional customer service. Whether you need a stunning bouquet of roses, seasonal flowers like sunflowers and tulips, o…
https://hillsflowers.net/
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web search NEUTRAL — Ordering flowers for delivery in San Jose has never been easier than with Valley Florist’s easy-to-use website. Browse our online catalog to find the perfect bouquet, plant, or gift basket to surprise…
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Claim 3: “Denver moved from 91st to 30th [on the AAFA Allergy Capitals list].”
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The evidence confirms that the AAFA 2026 Allergy Capitals report exists and ranks the largest 100 cities, but the provided snippets do not list the specific rankings for Denver (30th or 91st).
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web search NEUTRAL — AAFA’s 2026 Allergy Capitals® report provides insight into the factors that influence seasonal allergies.The 2026 Allergy Capitals report does not factor mold counts into the rankings. What Are Common…
https://aafa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/aafa-2026-allerg…
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web search NEUTRAL — AAFA’s 2026 Allergy Capitals report identifies the most and least challenging U.S. cities for managing seasonal pollen allergies. AAFA’s rankings are based on three main factors: Tree, grass, and weed…
https://www.asthmaandallergyfriendly.com/USA/aafas-2026-alle…
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web search NEUTRAL — Due to the shift to longer and more intense allergy seasons, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) conducted an Allergy Capitals report for 2026, ranking the largest 100 cities in the co…
https://www.wbtw.com/news/national/do-you-live-in-one-of-the…
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