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Mobile Applications for Allergic Rhinitis

. 2018 Nov;127(11):836-840. doi: 10.1177/0003489418798385. Epub 2018 Sep 6. Mobile Applications for Allergic Rhinitis

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Mobile Applications for Allergic Rhinitis

Albert H Zhou et al. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2018 Nov.

. 2018 Nov;127(11):836-840. doi: 10.1177/0003489418798385. Epub 2018 Sep 6. Affiliations

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Abstract

Objective: To study and review the currently available mobile applications relating to allergic rhinitis.

Methods: The Apple and Google mobile app stores were queried with search terms relating to allergic rhinitis. Apps were assigned to categories and analyzed based on description and characteristics such as popularity, reviews, cost, platform, and physician involvement in development.

Results: A total of 72 apps related to allergic rhinitis were identified. Fifty-four apps were unique, with 18 apps found on both operating systems. Forty (55.5%) apps were available in the Apple App store, and 32 (44.4%) apps were available in the Google Play app store. They were grouped into the following categories: patient education (18; 25%), journals (15; 20.8%), symptom tracking (14; 19.4%), clinical/private practice (13; 18.1%), pollen forecast (7; 9.7%), medical education (4; 5.6%), and other (1; 1.4%). The majority of apps were free of charge (67; 93.1%), with paid apps ranging from $1.47 to $4.99. Apps that were reviewed had an average rating of 3.9 out of 5. Physicians were involved in the development of 37 (51.4%) apps.

Conclusions: The collection of mobile apps developed for allergic rhinitis includes those for both educational and clinical use. Mobile apps may have an increasing role in otolaryngic allergy and rhinology practices in the future. Thus, continued research is warranted to determine the best way to ensure the accuracy and quality of app content as well as the extent mobile apps can benefit allergic rhinitis patients.

Keywords: allergic rhinitis; apps; mobile applications; smartphones.

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