Patient perspectives of allergic rhinitis and allergen immunotherapy: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a highly prevalent condition associated with significant morbidity globally. Few recent studies have detailed the experiences of sufferers and explored their perspectives of treatment options. Allergen immunotherapy (AIT) is an effective treatment option that remains underused in eligible patient populations.

Objective

We sought to describe patient perspectives of AR and treatment options including AIT.

Methods

Twenty-five semistructured interviews were conducted with adult participants at a tertiary hospital center in Sydney, Australia. Authors used an inductive thematic analysis methodology to code and interpret the data.

Results

Three major themes emerged from the qualitative thematic analysis: (1) a prolonged journey wit

SUBMITTER: Jacob J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12811445 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature