State of the art in AIT: The patients’ perspective

Abstract

Background: On the occasion of the 110th anniversary of allergen-specific immunotherapy (AIT), the question arises of “how do patients feel about AIT?”. Materials and methods: Informed by questions and feedback provided to MeinAllergiePortal, an online survey with a target of 130 responses was devised and offered for completion by readers. All visitors of MeinAllergiePortal categories addressing inhalant allergies were invited to participate in the survey. Participants were grouped and analyzed by their AIT completion status. The survey was ended once target was met. Results: 121 of 132 participants were familiar with AIT. 1) A majority of patients who completed AIT would choose the therapy ..