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Allies Against Asthma
National Program Office
University of Michigan
School of Public Health
109 South Observatory Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2029
Phone: 1-734-647-3179
E-mail:
asthma@umich.edu
Website:
www.asthma.umich.edu
"The
primary aims of the Allies Against Asthma program are: to
develop a sustainable strategy for asthma control within communities; to
enhance the quality of life of children with asthma; and to reduce hospital
admissions, emergency room visits, and number of missed school days by
children with asthma."
What I like about the website is that it
gives information about locating coalitions of Allies against Asthma in
about every state to promise to address asthma in near communities. It also
shows funding organizations that you can participate in. -DJ
American College of
Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
85 West Algonquin Road, Suite 550
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: 1-800-842-7777
E-mail: mail@acaai.org
Website: www.acaai.org/
"The ACAAI is a professional association of
4,900 allergists/immunologists. Established in 1942, the ACAAI is dedicated to improving
the quality of patient care in allergy and immunology through research, advocacy and
professional and public education."
The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
website provides adequate information about all types asthma. It has a collection of
essays and articles and provides information about how to contact a local allergist. -PT
I agree with the information provided for this
site. -KJG
Very good resource for current articles on allergies. -RAP
Very good resource for information about asthma, allergies.
-JRW
I agree with the great sources it has about
recent news on asthma. -DJ
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The American Lung Association
61 Broadway, 6th Floor
NY, NY 10006
Phone: 1-212-315-8700 or 1-800-LUNG-USA (1-800-586-4872)
E-mail: info@lungusa.org
Website: www.lungusa.org/
"The American Lung Association (ALA) is the oldest
voluntary health organization in the United States, with a National Office and constituent
and affiliate associations around the country. Founded in 1904 to fight tuberculosis, ALA
today fights lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco
control and environmental health. ALA is funded by contributions from the public, along
with gifts and grants from corporations, foundations and government agencies. ALA achieves
its many successes through the work of thousands of committed volunteers and
staff."
The American Lung Association has a very interesting
website, filled with articles and other forms of information regarding all forms of lung
disease. With several programs to choose from and volunteering opportunities, ALA has
proved to be a very beneficial program with a well developed website. It is also available
in Spanish. -PT
The website also provides current events articles on
what's going on in the tobacco industry and its ongoing class action lawsuits.
-KJG
Great resource for statistical data for research on
lung disease -RAP
This website is a wonderful indicator of current
asthma events. It also is a good resource for living with the disease.
-JRW
Call or visit website for information and referrals
to local lung associations with wide range of services for lung cancer, smoking cessation,
asthma and environmental health.
Website also has 160 articles on wide range of lung
issues.
Has great breaking news about asthma
that may be to your interest and it even helps you find the nearest "asthma
walk" near you. -DJ
Asthma Action Association
E-mail:
AsthmaActionAmericaPR@nyc.cohnwolfe.com
Website:
www.asthmaactionamerica.org
"Asthma Action America® is a national
asthma education program supported by 21 leading organizations, including
the Respiratory Institute established by GlaxoSmithKline, working together
to improve healthcare and the understanding and management of asthma in the
United States. The goal of Asthma Action America is to increase awareness of
asthma and effective asthma management."
Has fantastic information to aid an
asthmatic person with controlling his/her asthma. Also helps people realize
whether or not they suffer from asthma by taking a simple Asthma Control
Test. -DJ
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 Life is filled with struggles, breathing
shouldn't be one of them
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation
of America (AAFA)
1233 20th Street, NW, Suite 402
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 1-800-7-ASTHMA (727-8462) or 1-202-466-7643
E-mail: info@aafa.org
Website: www.aafa.org
"The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
(AAFA) is the premier patient organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for
people with asthma and allergies through education, advocacy and research. Founded in
1953, AAFA serves the 50 million Americans with asthma and allergic diseases.
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., AAFA has a full-time professional staff and a national
network of 12 chapters and more than 120 educational support groups to provide
community-based programs and raise funds for asthma care and research."
The AAFA website is clearly displayed. It has links to
information about the program, asthma, and allergies. It also allows you to e-mail an
allergist for more personal information. (PT)
The questions and answers link should be
helpful to asthma sufferers. -KJG
Very good indicator for information about asthma and
allergies. -JRW
Excellent website because it has
information about contacting a helper through a hotline, donating, and
shopping through a great catalog. -DJ
Asthma in America
1901 L Street NW, Suite 300,
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 1-888-825-5249
Website: www.asthmainamerica.com
"Asthma In America was conducted by Schulman,
Ronca & Bucuvalas, a national research firm specializing in health issues. The survey
was funded by Glaxo Wellcome Inc, a research-based pharmaceutical company."
Asthma in America provides information about asthma
statistics, surveys, and quizzes. -PT
Website also offers links to other resources.
Good start for information on asthma. The study took place in 1998.
-RAP
I agree with the information provided for this site.
-JRW
Has good information and graphs that show
percentages of asthma controls, frequencies, symptoms, and much more. -DJ
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No Attacks
Phone: 1-866-NO-ATTACKS
E-mail: info@noattacks.org
Website: www.noattacks.org
No Attacks provides information on materials and how
to prevent getting asthma attacks outside
and inside your home. "If you would like to speak with an asthma expert, you
can contact one of their toll-free hotlines that they have available."
Has a great Asthma Action Plan that help
parents take care of their children and reduce the triggers that cause asthma
at home. -DJ
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