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Allergic Rhinitis - Other Places To Get Help
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| American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology | |
| 555 East Wells Street | |
| Suite 1100 | |
| Milwaukee, WI 53202-3823 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-822-2762 (doctor referral information only) (414) 272-6071 |
| Email: | info@aaaai.org (For general questions only. The AAAAI cannot answer individual questions relating to the diagnosis or treatment of allergies.) |
| Web Address: | www.aaaai.org |
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology publishes an excellent series of pamphlets on allergies, asthma, and related information. It also provides physician referrals. | |
| American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) | |
| 1650 Diagonal Road | |
| Alexandria, VA 22314-2857 | |
| Phone: | (703) 836-4444 |
| Web Address: | www.entnet.org |
The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) is the world's largest organization of physicians dedicated to the care of ear, nose, and throat (ENT) disorders. Its Web site includes information for the general public on ENT disorders. | |
| American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI) | |
| 85 West Algonquin Road | |
| Suite 550 | |
| Arlington Heights, IL 60005 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-842-7777 (allergist referral service) |
| Email: | mail@acaai.org |
| Web Address: | www.acaai.org |
The American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI) provides allergy information for consumers, including a nationwide allergist referral service. | |
| Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) | |
| 1233 20th Street NW | |
| Suite 402 | |
| Washington, DC 20036 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-7-ASTHMA (1-800-727-8462) |
| Email: | info@aafa.org |
| Web Address: | www.aafa.org |
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) provides information and support for people who have allergies or asthma. The AAFA has local chapters and support groups. And its Web site has online resources, such as fact sheets, brochures, and newsletters, both free and for purchase. | |
| National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health | |
| NIAID Office of Communications and Public Liaison | |
| 6610 Rockledge Drive, MSC 6612 | |
| Bethesda, MD 20892-6612 | |
| Phone: | 1-866-284-4107 toll-free (301) 496-5717 |
| Fax: | (301) 402-3573 |
| TDD: | 1-800-877-8339 |
| Web Address: | www3.niaid.nih.gov |
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases conducts research and provides consumer information on infectious and immune-system-related diseases. | |
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: August 4, 2010 |
| Medical Review: | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine Harold S. Nelson, MD - Allergy and Immunology | |
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