Implementation of guidelines, allergy programs, and the October issue

The Finnish Allergy Program 2008-2018: Society-wide proactive program for change of management to mitigate allergy burden

“…In 2012, Chang suggested that allergy programs from each country be compared and an international network be organized. 44 Adopting new knowledge in real-world conditions is constrained by rigidity and path dependence (Fig 3). To convince others, educators must be dedicated experts.…”

Asia Pacific allergy: four years of experience

“…Finland is famous for the Finnish Allergy Program [ 8 ]. The Finnish Allergy Program 2008-2018 and the scientific rationale and practical implementation have been covered in AP allergy [ 9 ].…”

“…The Finnish Allergy Program 2008-2018 and the scientific rationale and practical implementation have been covered in AP allergy [ 9 ]. The 10-year implementation program aims to reduce the burden of allergies at the individual and societal levels [ 8 ]. As an outcome, not only the awareness of healthcare professionals and allergic patients improved, but also emergency visits and hospital days caused by asthma are in steady decline (54% during the last 10 years).…”

“…In this issue, Kauppi et al [ 10 ] reports that the self-reported asthma severity has reduced and disease control has been improved in Finland during 10 years, 2001-2010. In Asia Pacific region, some countries such as Australia and Korea also run government-supported Allergy Programs [ 8 ].…”