Apps help people with allergies predict, track and treat their symptoms
Trend - Allergy apps are increasingly popular, and offer users easier ways to predict when their symptoms will flare up based on seasonal changes, and help people prepare for those symptoms in advance.
Insight - The way many North American consumers approach their health now isn't just about treating problems as they come up, but taking a more proactive approach that can potentially reduce the chances of illness, health issues or fitness problems. Thus, consumers seek out both information and brands that help them support their health in a proactive way.
Insight - The way many North American consumers approach their health now isn't just about treating problems as they come up, but taking a more proactive approach that can potentially reduce the chances of illness, health issues or fitness problems. Thus, consumers seek out both information and brands that help them support their health in a proactive way.
Workshop Question - How is your brand offer its customers proactive solutions?
Trend Themes
1. Proactive Health Management - Increased usage of allergy apps reflects a shift towards proactive management of health beyond just treating illnesses.
2. Integration with Sensor Technologies - Allergy apps rely on integrated sensor technologies for real-time data collection to provide accurate insights into allergens.
3. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning - AI and machine learning are being used to personalize allergy predictions and aid in the early assessment of allergy risks, especially in infants.
Industry Implications
1. Health and Wellness Industry - The Health and Wellness Industry can leverage the trend of personalized health management by offering innovative proactive health solutions.
2. Technology Industry - The Technology Industry can invest in the development of integrated sensor technologies and AI-powered solutions for personalized health management.
3. Pharmaceutical Industry - The Pharmaceutical Industry can leverage the trend of personalized health management by offering innovative allergy treatments and solutions.
