Satisfaction with allergy treatments depends on symptom severity but not on allergen specificity in patients with allergic rhinitis

Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol. 2012 Jan-Mar;25(1):307-9. doi: 10.1177/039463201202500137.

Abstract

Allergic rhinitis is characterized by troublesome symptoms that may be particularly severe. Most of rhinitics are dissatisfied with drug treatments. The dissatisfaction level depends on symptoms severity, but not on the type of causal allergen.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Allergens / immunology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient Satisfaction*
  • Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial / drug therapy*
  • Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal / drug therapy*
  • Severity of Illness Index

Substances

  • Allergens