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allergy and asthma organizations Allergy and Asthma Network / Mothers of Asthmatics, Inc. AAN/MA is a nonprofit membership organization founded in 1985 to help families in their quest to overcome and maintain control of asthma, allergies, and related conditions. This site includes information for patients, including referrals to physicians, and useful publications and products. American Academy of Asthma, Allergy & Immunology AAAAI is the largest professional medical specialty organization representing allergists, clinical immunologists, allied health professionals, and other physicians with a special interest in asthma and allergy. The site includes patient education materials, physician referrals, and articles from the media. American College of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology ACAAI is an organization of allergists-immunologists and related healthcare professionals dedicated to quality patient care through research, advocacy, and professional and public education. Their public site, called Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Online, is an information and news service for patients, parents of patients, the media, and employers or other purchasers of group healthcare programs. American College of Chest Physicians ACCP is a leading resource for the improvement in cardiopulmonary health and critical care. Its mission is to promote the prevention and treatment of diseases of the chest through leadership, education, research, and communication. This site includes information for their members, such as conferences and continuing education, and materials from their journal Chest. American Lung Association This site assists and informs the general public about the organization’s mission to "promote lung health and prevent lung disease." The key focus areas are asthma, tobacco control, and environmental health. The asthma section includes information for children. The site also offers information on many other areas that affect the lungs. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute The NHLBI is a part of the federal government's National Institutes of Health. This site provides information about the institute’s research and educational activities for asthma, emphysema, and other diseases. Links are provided to NHLBI materials for health workers and patients. The Asthma Management Model System The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute has created a new Web site, The Asthma Management Model System, designed to keep researchers, healthcare professionals, and the public up-to-date on asthma management trends. The system consists of Web site links for research, education, and communications. The research area links to a search engine that ties into scientific databases. The education area links to an electronic library, patient education programs, and medical education programs for physicians. The communication area links to asthma chat rooms and online forums. The Practical Guide for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma This concise manual was designed to help the busy primary care provider implement the recommendations in the NHLBI asthma management guidelines. Emphasizing practical information, it outlines key actions clinicians and patients can take to effectively work together in managing asthma. National Jewish Medical and Research Center Founded in 1899 as a nonsectarian, nonprofit hospital for tuberculosis (TB) patients, it is known worldwide for treatment of patients with respiratory, immune, and allergic disorders, and for groundbreaking medical research. |
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