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Allergy Resources and Organizations
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma
and Immunology
The AAAAI is the largest professional medical specialty organization in
the United States representing allergists, asthma specialists, clinical
immunologists, allied health professionals and others with a special
interest in the research and treatment of allergic disease.
Allergy/immunology specialists are pediatric or internal medicine
physicians who have elected an additional two years of training to become
specialized in the treatment of asthma, allergy and immunologic disease.
Established in 1943, the Academy has nearly 6,000 members in the United
States, Canada and 60 other countries.
National Allergy Bureau
The National Allergy Bureau™ (NAB™) is the section of the American Academy
of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology’s (AAAAI) Aeroallergen Network that is
responsible for reporting current pollen and mold spore levels to the
media.
The American College of Allergy, Asthma
and Immunology
The ACAAI is a professional organization representing the scientific and
other interests of allergists-immunologist. The ACAAI, which represents
allergists, educators, researchers and clinical immunologist, offers
patient education materials and a list of board certified allergist.
American Academy of Ophthalmology
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the largest national membership
association of Ophthalmologists- medical eye doctors who provide
comprehensive eye care, including medical, surgical and optical care. The
Academy id dedicated to helping the public maintain healthy eyes and good
vision. Its main goals include programs, products and services to
Ophthalmologists and the patients they serve.
Allergy & Asthma Network/Mothers of
Asthmatics
Facilitates communication of accurate allergy and asthma information among
patients, parents, physicians, schools, and industry in an effort to help
families create a management program for children who have allergies and
asthma. Provides emotional support to individuals and their families with
allergies and asthma. Promotes the Bill of Rights for Children With
Allergies and Asthma.
Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America is a not-for-profit,
voluntary health organization dedicated to improving the quality of life
for people with asthma and allergies and their caregivers through
education, research and advocacy.
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