Grab the tissues, nasal sprays and allergy medication: This year is going to be a big one. Due to Alabama’s mild winter, doctors advise patients to prepare for what they’re calling a more significant allergy season. Those prone to seasonal allergy symptoms need to be aware and anticipate the worst.

Dr. Uttam Podder, M.D., at Ivy Creek Urgent Care of Tallassee has recommended that seasonal allergy sufferers need to be pro-active instead of re-active in regards to seasonal allergy symptoms. Podder is a board certified internal medicine physician and has been practicing medicine since 1998.