Resources- Specific Diagnosis Card Catalog- Allergy & Asthma
Who to Contact
Allergy/Asthma Information Association (AAIA)
Box 100
Toronto, Ontario M9W 5K9
416-679-9521
1-800-611-7011 (toll-free)
416-679-9524 (fax)
E-mail: national@aaia.ca
Web: http://www.aaia.ca/
AAIA provides information to allergic and asthmatic individuals, in the form of counseling, seminars, and publications. The Association supports public awareness of allergy and asthma issues, and with the aid of the medical community helps Canadians understand and cope with these conditions. AAIA has local chapters and will assist anyone wishing to start a local support group. They offer a special packet for parents of anaphylactic children for teaching the school about the problem.
AAIA publishes a quarterly newsletter, AAIA Quarterly, that is included in membership fees and contains the latest news on allergy-asthma related issues. They have patients fact sheets on over forty allergy-asthma-specific topics, cookbooks, videos, and teaching tools. They will provide referrals to other sources of information.
American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI)
611 E. Wells St.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, 53202
414-272-6071
414-276-3349 (fax)
800-822-2762 (toll-free)
E-mail: info@aaaai.org
Web: www.aaaai.org
AAAAI promotes the early detection and treatment of asthma and other allergic diseases, they support local societies through education, marketing and networking activities, provide a patient's guide to problem foods and food additives, diagnosis, treatment, and resources.
AAAAI has Managed Care Programming directed at primary care physicians to improve quality of patient care and educate on proper timing for referral to an allergist. They will refer to local groups and publish a newsletter, Advocate, four times a year. AAAAI has available many brochures on the various types of allergies and short videos on topics related to allergies and asthma, and educational material for patient distribution or special teaching events.
The Food Allergy Network (FAN)
10400 Eaton Place, Suite 107
Fairfax, Virginia, USA 22030
(703) 691-3179
(800) 929-4040
Fax: (703) 691-2713
E-mail: annemffan@aol.com
Web: www.foodallergy.org
The mission of The Food Allergy Network is to increase public awareness about food allergies and anaphylaxis, a severe, life-threatening reaction. They provide education, emotional support, and coping strategies to individuals with food allergies. They work with families, doctors, nurses, dietitians and the food industry. They will provide assistance to individuals who wish to start a support group in their locality.
FAN publishes a bi-monthly newsletter, The Food Allergy News, that is a part of membership. They also have a brochure that explains the organization and contains a publication list. The Network provides a new member packet that includes, special alert mailings, newsletter, and brochure. They have a bibliography of books and articles that are available to members and books and videos for distribution. Some of the books include "Off to School With Food Allergies," "Traveling With Food Allergies," and "The School Food Allergy Program." Videos include "It Only Takes One Bite: Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis," and "The Elephant Who Couldn't Eat Peanuts." Conract FAN for further information and publication list.
FAN collects information on physicians and researchers who treat/study the condition and disseminate this information to members. They provide information and referrals to other organizations and resources.
Allergy and Asthma Network/ Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA)
2751 Prosperity Ave., Suite 150
Fairfax, Virginia, USA, 22031
800-878-4403
703-573-7794 (fax)
Web: www.aanma.org
AANMA provides patient education, offers discounts, and advocates for people with asthma and allergies. The MA Report, their monthly newsletter provides members with insider information on medical research, new products, practical how-to-tips and helpful hints, updates on legislation, product recalls, prevention and coping techniques.
Mailing Lists and News Groups
Asthma
This list will be for asthmatics, and anyone whose life is affected by it. Discussions include causes, problems, and treatments for the disease. Open to suggestions on "standard" treatments, and "unconventional" ones.
Families Dealing with Asthma
A group for parents or members of families that include children who have asthma. A place to ask questions, offer advice (based on your personal asthma experiences), vent, celebrate,and commiserate along w/other families who have "Been There, Done That"
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Frequently Asked Questions -- Allergies and Asthma
Links
The American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology
Allergy and Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics, Inc
Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology On-Line
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