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ALLERGY & ASTHMA EDUCATION/PREVENTION |
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| American Academy of Allergy and Immunology – The AAAAI serves as an advocate to the public by providing educational information
through its Web site, the toll-free physician referral and information line at (800) 822-2762.
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| American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology – The ACAAI is a professional association of 4,000 allergists/immunologists. |
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| Allergy & Asthma Foundation of America – The AAFA provides practical information, community based services, support and referrals
through a national network of chapters and educational support groups.
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| Allergy Action Plan – The Allergy Action Plan will help you recognize your seasonal allergy symptoms so you
can safely prevent and treat your allergies.
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| National Asthma Education and Prevention Program - The ultimate goal of the NAEPP is to enhance the quality of life for
patients with asthma and decrease asthma-related morbidity and mortality.
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National Jewish Medical and Research Center – Ranked the #1 Respiratory Hospital in America for six consecutive years by U.S. World News
and Report.
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CHILDREN’S INFORMATION
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| American Academy of Allergy and Immunology: Just for Kids – Supplies activities,
materials, puzzles and games to teach kids how to live with allergies and asthma.
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| American Lung Association – Kids Programs – View this informative site for
programs, camps and events for allergy and asthma sufferers.
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| Asthma Busters – Be sure to visit the premiere online club for kids with asthma! |
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| Asthma Scholarship Information – The Associates to the American Academy of
Allergy present at least 18 Award of Excellence Asthma Scholarships to graduating high school seniors with asthma.
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| Food Allergy News for Kids and Teens – This site is designed for kids and teens who want to take a more active role in
understanding and managing their food allergies.
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| Mothers of Asthmatics – Join this growing national network of families and individuals who are searching for ways to
overcome - not just cope with - allergies and asthma!
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Office of Civil Rights, United States Office of Education – Provides information on the
rights of children with asthma and other health conditions/disabilities in public schools.
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FOOD ALLERGIES
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| Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network – This group’s mission is to raise public awareness, to provide
advocacy and education, and to advance research on behalf of all those affected by food allergies and anaphylaxis. It also provides a program for school nurses to understand food allergy
symptoms in students.
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Vermont Nut Free Chocolate – Founded by the mother of a child with peanut allergies, Vermont Nut Free Chocolate
Company provides an entire selection of chocolates and desserts that are completely safe for people allergic to nuts.
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SPECIFIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS |
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| Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Information Center – This site is intended to answer your most “burning”
questions about GERD in an educational way.
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| National Eczema Association – This organization works to improve the health and the quality of life of persons
living with atopic dermatitis/eczema, including those who have the disease, as well as their loved ones.
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Sinusitis Center – Sinusitis Center's goal is to provide accurate and useful information about sinus infections,
providing the latest news on treatment options and insight into current and future sinusitis research.
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INFORMATIONAL WEB SITES |
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| MedicAlert Bracelets – MedicAlert® protects and saves lives by
providing identification and medical information in emergencies. MedicAlert® is a nonprofit membership organization founded in 1956 with a mission to protect and save lives, is
headquartered in the United States and has international affiliates in nine countries.
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MedWatch – Click here for timely safety information on the drugs and other medical products regulated by the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration.
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BOOKS FOR ADULTS |
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| Allergy & Asthma for Dummies by William E. Berger,
M.D.
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One Minute Asthma:
What You Need to Know by Thomas F. Plaut
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BOOKS FOR CHILDREN |
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| The Lion Who Had
Asthma by Jonathan London
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Under My Skin by Karen Crowe – A Kid’s Guide to Atopic Dermatitis
(Free PDF Download)
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