ALLERGY AND ASTHMA ORGANIZATIONS
Allergy and Asthma Network – Mothers of Asthmatics
800-878-4403
2751 Prosperity Ave
Suite 150
Fairfax, VA 22031
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
800-822-2762
American Lung Association
800-586-4872
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
800-727-8462, 202-466-7643
1233 20th St. N.W.
Suite 402
Washington DC 20036
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
National Jewish Medical and Research Center
American College of Allergy, Asthma, and immunology
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
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
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
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.