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Contact the organizations listed below to learn more about asthma, allergies/anaphylaxis and how you can make your “environment” friendlier to asthmatics and those with allergies. Allergy and Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics www.aanma.org 1-800-878-4403 A national nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting allergy and asthma patients and their families. AANMA provides reliable and practical information, support and resources. Breatherville, USA is the online equivalent of a tour of AANMA and their services. The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network www.foodallergy.org 1-800-929-4040 A nonprofit organization working to be a world leader in food allergy and anaphylaxis awareness and the issues surrounding this disease. FAAN publishes several newsletters and have dozens of books, booklets, videos and other educational products. Extensive information regarding schools with FREE food allergy information programs. American Lung Association® www.lungusa.org with link to www.lungnebraska.org 1-800-586-4872 The American Lung Association offers a wide variety of health education programs to help students breathe easier. From smoking prevention and cessation programs to asthma education to indoor air quality programs in schools, we are a resource for educators nationwide. Educational materials for individuals, as well as, teachers are available. For more information on programs in your area, call your local ALA office. National Heart Lung and Blood Institute/National Institutes of Health www.nhlbi.nih.gov 301-592-8573 The Institute plans, conducts, fosters, and supports an integrated and coordinated program of basic research, clinical investigations and trials, observational studies, and demonstration and education projects. For health professionals and the public, the NHLBI conducts educational activities, including development and dissemination of materials in the above areas, with an emphasis on prevention. Excellent online resources available to download. Healthy Kids: The Key to Basics www.healthy-kids.info 617-965-9637 HEALTHY KIDS: THE KEY TO BASICS is dedicated to promoting a better understanding of the health and educational needs of students with asthma and other chronic health conditions. Healthy Kids resources are designed to help parents, educators, health professionals, organizations, and policy makers' work together to improve educational and environmental health policies and practices so that schools are safe for children’s healthy development. Centers for Disease Control - National Center for Environmental Health www.cdc.gov/nceh/airpollution/asthma 1-888-232-6789 Many resources available including Asthma Speaker’s Kit - available to view or download as a PowerPoint file, and a kid’s page with Teacher’s Corner among others. US Environmental Protection Agency www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/asthma 202-233-9370 Indoor Air Quality Information Clearinghouse 1-800-438-4317 Learn basic facts and information or check out the Tools for Schools Kit. | |
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