The rising incidence of allergic disease requires more specific, effective and safe therapeutic strategies. In this regard, several kinds of biologically active substances, commonly known as immunostimulants, have been introduced for the prevention and treatment of allergic diseases in pediatric population. Among the heterogeneous group of biologically active molecules to date available, pidotimod (Axil, Valeas S.p.A, Milan) is proved to be able to ameliorate both innate and adaptive immunity and enhances the immune system properties often impaired in patients with allergic disorders.