Patient satisfaction and therapeutic effects of antihistamine therapy for cedar pollinosis using questionnaires − Clinical study at a local clinic −

Abstract

This retrospective study was conducted to determine whether or not treatment-specific antihistamine treatments would improve satisfaction and symptoms in patients with cedar pollinosis in a clinic. A total of 280 cases were examined among patients ≥ 12 years old. Satisfaction with treatment was increased in the year the questionnaire was used (87.7%) compared to the previous year, when the questionnaire had not been used (78.4). In both the peak pollen period and the late pollen period, the nasal symptom score and daily quality of life were better in the treatment group than in the non-treatment group (p < 0.001). This study showed that the patient satisfaction was improved using the specific questionnaire, and treatment efficiency was also achieved. At the second clinic visit, the percentage of patients wanting to continue taking the same medication was 89.4%. These results suggest that adequate information sharing with patients using a specific questionnaire may facilitate remote healthcare in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.