Allergen immunotherapy in children and adolescents: current aspects 2024

Allergen immunotherapy (AIT) is a proven treatment for allergic diseases such as allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (ARC), allergic asthma (AA) and insect sting allergy. Particularly in children and adolescents, who have a high prevalence of these diseases, AIT plays a crucial role in not only alleviating symptoms but also influencing the natural course of the disease. This article examines the use and importance of AIT in children and adolescents in Germany in the final phase of the Therapy Allergen Ordinance (TAV). The focus is on the efficacy and safety of the therapy, as well as the approval of the respective therapeutic allergens for the respective age group.