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Organizations
| 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 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. | |
| 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. | |
| KidsHealth for Parents, Children, and Teens | |
| 10140 Centurion Parkway North | |
| Jacksonville, FL 32256 | |
| Phone: | (904) 697-4100 |
| Fax: | (904) 697-4125 |
| Web Address: | www.kidshealth.org |
This Web site is sponsored by the Nemours Foundation. It has a wide range of information about children's health, from allergies and diseases to normal growth and development (birth to adolescence). This Web site offers separate areas for kids, teens, and parents, each providing age-appropriate information that the child or parent can understand. You can sign up to get weekly e-mails about your area of interest. | |
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: May 25, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine Rohit K Katial, MD - Allergy and Immunology | |
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