ALLERGY AND ASTHMA ORGANIZATIONS

 

 

 

Allergy and Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics

                                               

800-878-4403

2751 Prosperity Ave

Suite 150

Fairfax, VA 22031

www.breatherville.org

www.aanma.org

 

 

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology

 

800-822-2762

www.aaaai.org

 

 

American Lung Association

 

800-586-4872

www.lungusa.org

 

 

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

 

800-727-8462,    202-466-7643

1233 20th St. N.W.

Suite 402

Washington DC 20036

www.aafa.org

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Lung Line Information Service

 

800-222-5864

 

 

 

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

 

301-496-2263

31 Center Drive

MSC 2520

Building 31-Room 7A-50

Bethesda, MD 20892-2520

www.niaid.nih.gov

 

 

National Jewish Medical and Research Center

 

www.nationaljewish.org

 

 

American College of Allergy, Asthma, and immunology

 

www.acaai.org/allergist/pages/default.aspx

 

On the website of this professional association for allergists (doctors who treat people with allergies) and immunologists (researchers who study allergies), you will find information on how food allergies are diagnosed and how to manage them.  To locate an allergist near you, click on "Find an Allergist" and enter your city or zip code.

 

 

The Food Allergy And Anaphylaxis Network

 

www.foodallergy.org

 

This nonprofit group provides education and advocates on behalf of people with food allergies.  The handy recipe section allows you to exclude certain food allergens when browsing for meal ideas.  Pages on individual allergens under the "Allergens" menu offers tips on how to read labels when you need to avoid certain foods.

 

 

American Dietetic Association

 

www.eatright.org

 

This organization of food and nutrition professionals provides science based nutrition and food information.  On the site, you can find a registered dietition near you who specializes in food allergies by clicking on "Find a Registered Dietition" at  the top of the page .  Enter your city and click on "Expertise Area" to select "Food Allergies/'food Intolerance".

 

 

No Attacks

 

www.noattacks.org

 

A website dedicated to helping prevent and control asthma attacks in children and adolescents.  It presents information on triggers and preparing an asthma action plan in a simple, child-friendly format.