Oklahoma Gazette Letters to the Editor: An allergy sufferer gives thanks

I recently read reports in The Oklahoman about the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s 2012 Fall Allergy Capitals rankings. Every fall and spring, AAFA ranks the cities with the toughest allergy seasons.

As a lifelong allergy sufferer, I was not surprised to learn that Oklahoma City and Tulsa ranked high on the list.

According to AAFA, Oklahoma City is the seventh-toughest American city for residents with fall allergy symptoms, while Tulsa is the 19th.

These rankings illustrate how important it is for Oklahoma allergy sufferers to have access to the allergy medications on which they depend. I take Zyrtec regularly during allergy season to combat symptoms.

Thankfully, the Oklahoma House and Senate came together around a balanced solution to the meth problem that focuses on improving our state’s effective electronic tracking system.

Going forward, I hope Oklahoma leaders will give the new law time to work before making it increasingly difficult for allergy sufferers to buy the products we need.

—Kasey Steffen, Oklahoma City