Food Allergies
Other Places To Get Help
Organizations
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology 555 East Wells Street Suite 1100 Milwaukee, WI 53202-3823 Phone: 1-800-822-2762 (information and doctor referral line)
(414) 272-6071E-mail: info@aaaai.org Web Address: www.aaaai.org The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) is a professional organization representing allergists, asthma specialists, clinical immunologists, allied health professionals, and others with a special interest in the research and treatment of allergic disease. The AAAAI Web site provides information about current research and clinical trials, educational resources, and maintains the National Allergy Bureau, a comprehensive pollen information source with U.S. and Canadian pollen count information.
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) E-mail: 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) E-mail: 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.
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network 11781 Lee Jackson Hwy Suite 160 Fairfax, VA 22033-3309 Phone: 1-800-929-4040 Fax: (703) 691-2713 E-mail: faan@foodallergy.org Web Address: www.foodallergy.org The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) publishes several newsletters and dozens of books, booklets, and videos designed to educate people about food allergies. The nonprofit organization also works on federal, state, and local initiatives in such areas as food labeling, schools, emergency medical services, camps, restaurants, and airlines. The FAAN Web site includes links to children's and teenagers' food allergy Web sites.
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) 496-5717Fax: (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.
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| Author: | Bets Davis, MFA | Last Updated: March 9, 2009 |
| Medical Review: | Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition Harold S. Nelson, MD - Allergy and Immunology | |
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