As part of its work on data management, guidelines, dissemination and exploitation, SynAir-G is taking important steps to ensure that scientific evidence is translated into real-world impact. To support this objective, the project has begun developing guidelines for healthcare professionals, led by the Global Allergy and Asthma Excellence Network (GA²LEN). These guidelines will help turn research findings into practical action, supporting healthier indoor environments for children.
The SynAir-G clinical practice guidelines aim to support healthcare professionals in advising schools, teachers and parents on improving indoor environments and reducing the health impacts of poor indoor air quality on children with asthma and allergies. They will also help healthcare professionals integrate environmental factors into personalised asthma management, with a particular focus on school settings.
To facilitate the implementation of medical recommendations, the project will also develop a lay version of the guidelines and accompanying information materials for families, teachers and schools.
To help the families and teachers overcome the barriers of implementing medical recommendations, a lay version of the guideline and simple information material will be added.
To ensure the guidelines are comprehensive, relevant and practical, GA²LEN has established a multidisciplinary steering group bringing together experts in indoor air quality, patient representatives, and partners from across the IDEAL Cluster, including the EDIAQI and INQUIRE projects. The steering group has met twice so far, in February and April 2026, to guide the development process.
The steering group has already drafted a set of preliminary recommendations, informed by evidence from a systematic literature review and data generated by the IDEAL Cluster projects. The next phase will involve a structured expert consensus process, with the final guidelines expected to be completed by the end of the year.
By providing evidence-based recommendations and practical tools, these guidelines will help healthcare professionals, schools and families work together to create healthier indoor environments and improve respiratory health outcomes for children across Europe.
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