American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) is the largest professional medical specialty organization representing allergists, clinical immunologists, allied health professionals, and other physicians with special interest in allergy. One of the goals of the AAAAI is to educate the public about allergies and allergic-immunologic diseases.

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
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 13 chapters and more than 120 educational support groups to provide community-based programs and raise funds for asthma care and research.

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
NIAID, a part of the National Institutes of Health, provides the major support for scientists conducting research aimed at developing better ways to diagnose, treat and prevent the many infectious, immunologic and allergic diseases that afflict people worldwide. NIAID is composed of four extramural divisions: the Division of AIDS; the Division of Allergy, Immunology and Transplantation; the Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases; and the Division of Extramural Activities. In addition, NIAID scientists conduct intramural research in laboratories located in Bethesda, Rockville and Frederick, Maryland, and in Hamilton, Montana.

American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology is an organization of allergists-immunologists and related health care professionals dedicated to quality patient care through research, advocacy and professional and public education. The ACAA offers an online allergist locator and telephone referral at 1-800-842-7777.

The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network
The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) was established in 1991. FAAN's membership now stands at more than 22,000 worldwide and includes families, dietitians, nurses, physicians, school staff, representatives from government agencies, and the food and pharmaceutical industries. FAAN serves as the communication link between the patient and others. Its mission is to increase public awareness of food allergies and anaphylaxis, to provide education, and to advance research on behalf of all those affected by food allergies.