CNET Senior Editor Shares Six Allergy Prevention Steps Before Spring Pollen Spike

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CNET Senior Editor Anna Gragert shares six allergy prevention tips based on advice from allergists Dr. Stephanie Kayode and Daniel Shepherd. Published on May 8, 2026, the article notes May is typically the worst month for allergies in the U.S., causing symptoms like sneezing and eye irritation due to airborne pollen. Recommended steps include cleaning and using air purifiers, keeping windows closed, changing clothes upon entering, avoiding outdoor drying, exercising caution after thunderstorms, and limiting outdoor activity during high pollen times.




