A guide for transition of allergic diseases from Pediatrics to Adult Care proposed by Japanese Society of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology

Abstract

When a patient with an allergic disease that developed in childhood goes to adulthood, it is necessary to shift the practice from pediatrics to adult care appropriate for the individual patient. In other words, transition support is an important issue. To that end, it is necessary to practice "transitional medicine" in a planned and individual manner. Specifically, support for patient's independence and education for understanding of their disease will be the center. A medical roadmap and checkpoints will be useful tools as a method and evaluation for support and education. During the actual transition period, re-evaluation of medical conditions, re-education of patients and parents, and review of treatment policy should be performed. Also, it is necessary to carefully explain the division of roles of adult medical departments. This article also introduced a part of the guide for transition support of bronchial asthma.