Position Papers

July 9, 2020

The effects of maternal diet in pregnancy on the development of allergy in children

We decided to investigate the evidence that what the mother eats during pregnancy, influences whether or not her child will develop allergies such as asthma, eczema, […]
July 9, 2020

The relationship between farm work and lung disease

Airway diseases like asthma and rhinitis are common among farm workers, more than in the general population. Some airway diseases are caused by the inhalation of […]
June 30, 2020

Sometimes one adrenaline autoinjector might be not enough

Allergic disease impairs patients’ quality of life and, may in some instances cause life-threatening reactions, also called anaphylaxis. Common triggers of anaphylaxis are food in children […]
June 25, 2020

EAACI Guideline on the effective transition of adolescents and young adults with allergy and asthma

Improving allergy, skin disease and asthma care for young people Adolescence and young adulthood (11 to 25 years of age) can be a difficult time, even […]
October 22, 2019

mAPPing the new world of allergy

EAACI evaluates the potential of mHealth developments The European Academy for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) Annual Congress presented new avenues for controlling allergic rhinitis and […]
October 22, 2019

The Goldilocks principle: when is the level of food allergy anxiety “Just right?” and how to cope

Approximately 7% of children worldwide are diagnosed with food allergy. Recent years have seen a greater understanding of the physical symptoms of the disease, and with […]
October 17, 2019

Vaccination and Allergy: High protection vs. Low Risk

Vaccination protects against measles, tuberculosis, influenza and a vast array of other diseases. It has been proven to save millions of lives worldwide and is therefore […]
October 15, 2018

Beyond the clinician: Allied Health Professionals in allergy care

September 24, 2018

European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology calls for improved food allergy labelling to protect consumers with food allergies