AANMA is dedicated to helping people affected by allergies and asthma through education, advocacy, community outreach and research.

The mission of the American Latex Allergy Association (Alert Inc.) is to create awareness of latex allergy through education and to provide support to individuals who have been diagnosed with latex allergy.

The American Lung Association is works to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through Education, Advocacy and Research. For more than 100 years, the American Lung Association has been leading the fight for healthy lungs and healthy air. The American Lung Association was among the first to tackle smoking as the nation's greatest preventable health risk, and to make the connection between air pollution and lung disease.

APFED is a non-profit organization dedicated to patients and their families coping with eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders. APFED strives to expand education, create awareness, and support research while promoting advocacy among its members.

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.

The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) is the world leader in information about food allergy. A non-profit organization, it is dedicated to increasing public awareness of food allergy and its consequences, to educating people about the condition and to advancing research on behalf of all those affected by it. FAAN provides information and educational resources about food allergy to patients, their families, schools, health professionals, pharmaceutical companies, the food industry and government officials.

FAI mission is to raise public awareness about the seriousness of food allergies. Through effective educational programs and public information, FAI heightens awareness of food allergies and anaphylaxis among the media, healthcare workers, and education and childcare professionals, while also working with the nation’s policy makers to create a safer environment and improve care for the food allergic population.

The Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF), founded in 1980, is the national patient organization dedicated to improving the diagnosis, treatment and quality of life of persons with primary immunodeficiency diseases through advocacy, education and research. On behalf of those with primary immunodeficiency diseases, IDF offers educational programs and materials that offer medical information, important life management and patient care resources, and support for patients and family members. IDF supports advocacy to promote healthcare legislation and policies that positively affect the primary immune deficiency community; and research and medical programs that improve diagnosis and treatment of primary immunodeficiency diseases.

The Mastocytosis Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting patients affected by Mastocytosis/ Mast Cell Activation Disorders as well as their families, caregivers, and physicians/health care providers through research, education, and advocacy. TMS offers educational materials, a quarterly newsletter, and a written resource guide for physicians/health care providers who need assistance in diagnosing a patient with a suspected mast cell disorder, an email list, and support groups.

The NOMID alliance is a public charity promoting awareness, proper diagnosis and treatment of people with cryopyrin-associated periodic syndromes (CAPS) and other autoinflammatory syndromes

HAEA is a non-profit patient advocacy organization dedicated to expediting US approval of safer and more effective HAE therapies. They provide a wide range of services that include clinical trial placement, physician referrals, education, and individualized patient case management.

The Joint Taskforce on Practice Parameters (JTF) was formed in 1989 to develop practice parameters for diagnosis and management of allergic and immunologic diseases. Members of the JTF represent the following organizations: American Academy of Allergy, Asthma &Immunology (AAAAI) American College of Allergy, Asthma &Immunology (ACAAI) Joint Council of Allergy, Asthma &Immunology (JCAAI) The JTF of PP website offers a complete set of published parameters organized by date and topic. The site has a listing of all current and past JTF members with contact info.

Mission: To continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value

The AAMC represents all 131 accredited U.S. and 17 accredited Canadian medical schools; approximately 400 major teaching hospitals and health systems, including 68 Department of Veterans Affairs’ medical centers; and nearly 90 academic and scientific societies. Through these institutions and organizations, the AAMC represents 125,000 faculty members, 75,000 medical students, and 106,000 resident physicians.

The Doctors’ Page, a web site specifically designed for the practicing physician. Here you’ll find a wide range of resources for you and your patients, handpicked to fit your daily information needs.

Provides a search of scholarly literature across many disciplines and sources including books, abstracts, and articles.

MerckMedicus Professional Pages—quick access to information and resources significant for physicians by signing up online.

One of the leading sources for timely health and medical news and information for the public; they provide credible information and useful services like “symptom checker.”

The American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology is devoted to the advancement of the knowledge and practice of allergy, asthma and immunology for optimal patient care.

The goal of the AAII is to bring together qualified Allergists and Immunologist of Indian origin practicing all over the world with those who are practicing in India, and to facilitate and promote highest quality allergy and asthma care. In addition, the AAII is engaged in the transfer knowledge and expertise in the field of allergy and immunology to the developing countries of southeast Asia and India where the field is emerging, and technological advances are necessary.

The purpose of AAI is to advance knowledge of immunology and related disciplines, to foster interchange of ideas and information among investigators in the various disciplines and to promote an understanding of the field of immunology.

The European Academy for Allergy and Clinical Immunology – EAACI has grown to become a very important medical association in Europe, and one of the biggest in the world in the field of allergy, immunology and asthma.

HAAMA's goal is the organization of qualified physicians, scientists and community activists who meet to promote the study, research, education, and care of Allergic and Immunologic diseases related to the Hispanic population.

The Joint Council of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology was established as the socio-economic/political advocate of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma &Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. JCAAI’s purpose is to provide a mechanism for keeping allergists/immunologists abreast of the critical socio-economic issues which impact upon their practices. The JCAAI represents allergy/immunology in federal and state regulatory and governmental agencies, the Congress, in areas of reimbursement, and in other socio-economic areas where appropriate. JCAAI serves as a single voice in these areas representing the specialty of allergy/immunology.

The Pan American Aerobiology Association (PAAA) is an assemblage of individuals with diverse scientific backgrounds and expertise who have a common interest in the sources, dispersal, and deposition of airborne biological particles. The PAAA is an associated organization of the International Association of Aerobiology (IAA) and acts as the representative of the IAA in the Americas.

The World Allergy Organization is an international organization of 77 regional and national allergy and clinical immunology societies. WAO’s mission: To be a global resource and advocate in the field of allergy, advancing excellence in clinical care through education, research and training as a world-wide alliance of allergy and clinical immunology societies.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and its member pediatricians dedicate their efforts and resources to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. Members include pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists.

The American College of Physicians (ACP) is a national organization of internists — physicians who specialize in the prevention, detection and treatment of illnesses in adults. ACP is the largest medical-specialty organization and second-largest physician group in the United States. Its membership of 129,000 includes internists, internal medicine subspecialists, and medical students, residents, and fellows.

The American Medical Association helps doctors help patients by uniting physicians nationwide to work on the most important professional and public health issues.

The American Academy of Family Physicians is one of the largest national medical organizations. Its mission has been to preserve and promote the science and art of Family Medicine and to ensure high-quality, cost-effective health care for patients of all ages.

The College is the leading resource for the improvement in cardiopulmonary health and critical care worldwide. The ACCP mission is to promote the prevention and treatment of diseases of the chest through leadership, education, research, and communication.

The ATS is a leading medical association dedicated to advancing clinical and scientific understanding of pulmonary diseases, critical illnesses and sleep-related breathing disorders.

The ABAI is a Conjoint Board established under the joint sponsorship of two primary boards, the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics. Its purpose is to set training standards and evaluate competence of individual candidates in the area of allergy and immunology practice common to the sponsoring groups.

The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), a not-for-profit organization, assists 24 approved medical specialty boards in the development and use of standards in the ongoing evaluation and certification of physicians. ABMS, recognized as the “gold standard” in physician certification, believes higher standards for physicians means better care for patients

The NAECB exam is a voluntary testing program used to assess qualified health professionals knowledge in asthma education. It is an evaluative process that demonstrates that rigorous education and experience requirements have been met. Certification is voluntary and is not required by law for employment in the field, although some agencies may use AE-C® certification as a basis for employment, job promotions, salary increases, or other considerations.

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