Area hospitals say they expect the spring allergy season to be a little heavier this year coming out of a mild winter. Doctors say to start planning now.Most common symptoms are itchy, watery eyes, runny nose," University Health Doctor Kerry Yamada said. “Nasal congestion, cough, scratchy throat."Yamada is a doctor of pharmacology at University Health. She says the spring allergy season is about to hit hard in Kansas City.She also says It’s also about to last all the way through May.“We have a lot of tree pollen, and as the weather gets warmer, you actually see more grass pollen at that time," Yamada said. She says if you suffer from seasonal allergies, now is the time to prepare.“The most important thing to remember is that if you have seasonal allergies, you actually need to start taking his medication's beforehand," Yamada said. She even has some recommendations for allergy sufferers to prepare. “Flonase, Nasalnax, we also use a lot of over-the-counter antihistamines," Yamada said.All stuff she says will help you breathe better.“That usually helps to block that allergic response you have to any allergen," Yamada said. She says with COVID-19 now in the picture every year, it’s essential to head to a doctor if what seems like allergy symptoms are progressing and worsening. The doctor says her biggest question is how much to take and how frequently. “There are side effects with these medications. I personally like the short-acting medications because you take them more frequently. They just act ,” Yamada said. The doctor wants to remind everyone that if you have COVID-19, you will usually have a fever.If you don't, it's probably allergies.