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The Finnish Asthma and Allergy Programmes
– Educational series on the Finnish experience

The Finnish Asthma and Allergy Programmes were large, national campaigns that spanned altogether over three decades and had a significant impact on the way asthma and allergies are managed in Finland today. This educational series aims to convey the knowledge and outcomes derived from the Finnish experience, empowering healthcare professionals in the management and prevention of asthma and allergic diseases.

The series consists of seven topics, each dedicated to exploring specific themes within the programmes. Each topic features a video interview with Finnish experts discussing the theme and answering intriguing questions from their international expert colleagues. Moreover, accompanying each video is an article that digs deeper into the scientific data and offers practical tips on applying learnings from these programmes to clinical practice. Explore the contents below and discover new ideas for managing asthma and allergies!

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EPISODE 1: The Finnish Asthma and Allergy Programmes – history and overview

EPISODE 2: The Finnish experience in mitigating the burden of asthma

EPISODE 3: Key aspects of diagnostics in asthma: the Finnish perspective

EPISODE 4: The Finnish approach to asthma treatment

EPISODE 5: Education of healthcare professionals: a vital step in implementing new practices

EPISODE 6: Harnessing immune tolerance in the fight against allergies and asthma

EPISODE 7: Allergy programme: a sequel to the successful asthma programme

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EPISODE 1

THE FINNISH ASTHMA AND ALLERGY PROGRAMMES – HISTORY AND OVERVIEW. In Finland, the burden of asthma and allergies has been effectively alleviated through the implementation of two national campaigns known as The Finnish Asthma and Allergy Programmes. The key figures behind these programmes, Professor Emeritus Tari Haahtela and Professor Mika Mäkelä, share their insights on the motivation behind initiating these campaigns and the principles that guided their implementation. Explore the video and learn more!

EPISODE 2

THE FINNISH EXPERIENCE IN MITIGATING THE BURDEN OF ASTHMA. The increasing prevalence of asthma has placed a greater strain on healthcare resources and escalated associated costs. The Finnish Asthma Programme took proactive measures to tackle this mounting burden. Watch the video interview and read more about the burden of asthma and how it was modified!

EPISODE 3

KEY ASPECTS OF DIAGNOSTICS IN ASTHMA: THE FINNISH PERSPECTIVE. Detecting asthma early was one of the driving principles behind the Finnish Asthma Programme. Gain insights into asthma diagnosis techniques for both children and adults, while discovering ways to avoid common pitfalls. Watch the video interview with two Finnish experts, Professors Mika Mäkelä and Lauri Lehtimäki, and read the article!

RESP-1483(1) 12/2023