Britain Breathing: using the experience sampling method to collect the seasonal allergy symptoms of a country.

摘要: Objective Allergies are increasing, but the reasons for this unclear. Although environmental factors thought to be important, there is a lack of data on how they contribute symptom development. To understand relationship better, we need accurate about both symptoms and factors. Our objective here ascertain whether experience sampling reliable approach collecting allergy in general population, allowing us map etiology. Materials Methods We conducted 32-week cross-sectional study where individuals reported their seasonal severity via mobile application. Symptom geographical location timestamp were also collected automatically. Results The method reliably infers incidence allergies as indicated by strong correlation (r = 0.93, P < .003) between wellness number antihistamines prescribed General Practitioners. Discussion Conclusion project has resulted first dataset over time place reveals periods peak hay fever UK.