Due to elevated pollen counts, May is usually the worst month for those with allergies in most US regions, according to the Allergy and Asthma Network. “Allergies to airborne allergens such as pollen can cause symptoms including sneezing, a runny nose, nasal congestion, an itchiness in the nose and throat and red, watery eyes,” explains Dr. Stephanie Kayode, a consultant allergist at Allergy Care London , describing signs of hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis. “These symptoms occur because pollen allergens provoke inflammation and swelling within the nose, eyes and throat when inhaled.” As someone with terrible allergies , my goal is to allergy-proof my home before pollen has a chance to infiltrate it and trigger symptoms. To find out how, I spoke with allergists. 1.…