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ArticleItalian journal of pediatrics2026

Mapping of pediatric allergy structures in Italy: a nationwide survey.

Giulio Dinardo, Mattia Giovannini, Francesca Galletta, Angela Klain, Maria de Filippo, Cristiana Indolfi, Gian Luigi Marseglia, Michele Miraglia Del Giudice, Sara Manti, Regional Representatives of the Italian Society of Pediatric Allergy, Immunology (SIAIP)

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Giulio Dinardo *Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.
Mattia Giovannini *Allergy Unit, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy.
Francesca GallettaPediatric Unit, Department of Human Pathology in Adult and Developmental Age "Gaetano Barresi", University of Messina, 98124, Messina, Italy. francygall.92@gmail.com.
Angela KlainDepartment of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.
Maria de FilippoPediatric Unit, Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
Cristiana IndolfiDepartment of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.
Gian Luigi MarsegliaDepartment of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
Michele Miraglia Del GiudiceDepartment of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.
Sara MantiPediatric Unit, Department of Human Pathology in Adult and Developmental Age "Gaetano Barresi", University of Messina, 98124, Messina, Italy.
Regional Representatives of the Italian Society of Pediatric Allergy, Immunology (SIAIP)

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backgroundPediatric allergology and immunology has expanded markedly over recent decades, paralleling the rising prevalence of allergic diseases. National data on the availability and organization of dedicated services in Italy are lacking. This project aimed to provide the first nationwide mapping of Italian Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology (SIAIP)-affiliated pediatric allergology and immunology structures, describing their geographical distribution and main organizational features of service delivery.

methodsBetween 2023 and 2025, a structured nationwide mapping was conducted by regional SIAIP representatives. Data referred to the years 2024-2025 and included geographic location, weekly clinical activity, patient contact modalities (telephone and e-mail), and availability of digital services such as telemedicine. Data were summarized using descriptive statistics and reported as frequencies and percentages.

resultsA total of 188 pediatric allergology and immunology territorial structures were identified across Italy. Their distribution was uneven: 86 were located in Northern Italy (45.7%), 42 in Central Italy (22.3%), and 60 in Southern Italy and the Islands (31.9%), highlighting marked regional heterogeneity. Clinical activity was frequently limited, with many structures operating only one to two days per week. Communication pathways were variable and often restricted to scheduled hours or mediated by booking services. Direct clinician contact was inconsistently available. Telemedicine and digital follow-up services were rarely implemented, indicating limited integration of remote care in routine practice.

conclusionsThe Italian pediatric allergology network shows important structural limitations, including regional disparities, reduced service availability, and minimal integration of telemedicine. These findings provide a framework for healthcare planning and underline the urgency of strengthening workforce organization, service capacity, and digital health implementation.

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Allergy and ImmunologyHypersensitivityPediatricsChildHumansItalySurveys and QuestionnairesTelemedicineAsthmaAtopic diseasesDelivery of health careHealth care disparitiesHealth services accessibilityImmunologyItalyPediatric allergySurveys and questionnairesTelemedicine

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