The COVID-19 pandemic has surprised the entire population. The world has had to face an unprecedented pandemic.\nOnly, Spanish flu had similar disastrous consequences. As a result, drastic measures (lockdown) have been adopted\nworldwide. Healthcare service has been overwhelmed by the extraordinary influx of patients, often requiring high\nintensity of care. Mortality has been associated with severe comorbidities, including chronic diseases. Patients with\nfrailty were, therefore, the victim of the SARS-COV-2 infection. Allergy and asthma are the most prevalent chronic\ndisorders in children and adolescents, so they need careful attention and, if necessary, an adaptation of their regular\ntreatment plans. Fortunately, at present, young people are less suffering from COVID-19, both as incidence and severity.\nHowever, any age, including infancy, could be affected by the pandemic.\nBased on this background, the Italian Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology has felt it necessary to provide a\nConsensus Statement. This expert panel consensus document offers a rationale to help guide decision-making in the\nmanagement of children and adolescents with allergic or immunologic diseases.
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