Conclusions
The EAACI Task Force on Adolescents and Young Adults presents
recommendations to support the development of a transition clinic for
adolescents and young adults with allergy and/or asthma. This should
support HCP to help AYA develop into competent and confident adult
patients who can successfully self-manage their allergy and/or asthma.
Special emphasis is placed on the difference between transition and
transfer. Transitional care is required even when AYA are managed in an
allergy clinic dealing with all age groups. While it is possible to make
evidence-based recommendations, the evidence for some is minimal.
Larger, well designed, randomised controlled trials are required in this
area. If optimal care is delivered for AYA, they should become expert
adult patients with the knowledge and skills to manage their allergy
and/or asthma throughout their lives.