The following list of resources can help your patients learn more about anaphylaxis. Your patients can view these useful Web sites that discuss topics such as managing allergies at school, food allergies, finding a doctor, as well as general information relevant to all people with allergies.
Allergies at School
Managing allergies and asthma at school: tips for school teachers and staff
University of Iowa Health Care
Available at: www.vh.org
Access the Virtual Children's Hospital® section. This Web site is externally peer-reviewed by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. It was created in May 1995, and the last revision date was December 2001.
Advocacy for proactive management of allergies and asthma in school settings
National Association of School Nurses
Available at: www.nasn.org
The position statements on students with special health needs and individual health plans are especially helpful to parents of children with severe allergies. These positions advocate empowering school nurses to respond appropriately to anaphylaxis, as well as to other health crises.
Allergies and school
The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN)
Available at: www.foodallergy.org
FAAN is a nonprofit organization whose mission is “to raise public awareness, to provide advocacy and education, and to advance research on behalf of all those affected by food allergies and anaphylaxis.” Its frequently updated Web site includes information about common food allergens, anaphylaxis, advocacy efforts, resources for school, recipes, and “Special Allergy Alerts."
Resources for parents and teachers on keeping kids with allergies and asthmasafe at school
Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics
Available at: www.aanma.org/schoolhouse
Visit Breatherville, USA™, an online town where learning about asthma andallergies is a positive experience! Inside the School House, parents,teachers, and school administrators find helpful tips for managing allergiesand asthma in the classroom, in the lunchroom, and on the playground.
Food Allergies
The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN)
Available at: www.foodallergy.org
Supported by an educational grant from Kraft Foods, this Web site contains information about food allergy, food allergy research, FAAN activities, updates, daily tips, product alerts, and ordering information. The Web site's mission is "”¦to increase public awareness about food allergies and anaphylaxis”¦, to provide education, and to advance research on behalf of all those affected by food allergies."
International Food Information Council Foundation (IFIC)
Available at: www.ific.org
This site contains numerous documents regarding food safety and food allergy, all accessible through a searchable database.
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Available at: vm.cfsan.fda.gov/list.html
An overview, recent news, program areas, and national food safety programs are available from the home page. There are alerts on mislabeling, and some practical advice on preventing children from being accidentally exposed to foods to which they are allergic.
Peanut Allergy.com
Owned and managed by people with peanut allergies, Chris and Patti Papkee.
Available at: www.peanutallergy.com
This Web site is a patient resource. It contains links to peanut-free businesses, chat rooms on issues of concern, products, school discussion boards, books, a newsletter, and information on how site visitors can help. The site includes a questionnaire for educational purposes, as well as a call for study volunteers. It also provides a link to EpiPen® epinephrine auto-injector instructions for use.
Tips for managing food allergies
Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics
Available at: www.aanma.org/farmersmarket
Visit Breatherville, USA™, an online town where learning about asthma andallergies is a positive experience! At the Breatherville Farmer's Market, you'lllearn what causes food allergies and how to manage them.
Latex Allergy
American Latex Allergy Association (A.L.E.R.T.)
Available at: www.latexallergyresources.org
A.L.E.R.T. (which actually stands for Allergy to Latex Education and Resource Team) designed this Web site to help connect latex allergy patients with educational materials, support groups, publications, and product information. The mission of this national nonprofit organization is to assist in the understanding and management of natural rubber latex allergy.
Finding a Doctor
Physician Referral Directory
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
Available at: www.aaaai.org
In addition to its online Physician Referral Directory, this site offers an array of links to various subjects and sites, including a Topic of the Month, the Allergy & Asthma Disease Management Center, information on best practices for pediatric asthma, recall information, training programs for professionals, and the Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology.
How do I find an allergist?
Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Online
Available at: http://allergy.mcg.edu
This Web site, maintained by the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI), offers an Allergist Locator that lets you enter a street address and/or ZIP code to get a list of nearby allergists with their addresses and phone numbers, as well as driving distances and maps to their offices.
How to find a good doctor
Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics
Available at: www.aanma.org/medicalcenter
Visit Breatherville, USA™, an online town where learning about asthma andallergies is a positive experience! Stop by the Medical Center for tips on how tofind a good doctor, when to see a specialist, and how to work with yourphysician. And you can use the Physician Locator to find an AANMA member physiciannear you.
General Allergy Information
Allergy & Asthma Disease Management Center
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI)
Available at: www.aaaai.org/aadmc/default.htm
The AADMC Web site, according to its mission statement, "has been constructed to provide timely, practical and important information to physicians from a wide variety of backgrounds and clinical practice. The AADMC is designed to be interactive."
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
American Academy of Pediatrics
Available at: www.aap.org
The You and Your Family section of the AAP Web site offers a Parent Resource Guide, immunization information, tips on safety and injury prevention, and more. The Research area provides links to authoritative documentation that can help parents advocating enhanced care for their children.
Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons (CMPC)
Available at: cpmcnet.columbia.edu/texts
Click on the Complete Home Medical Guide link (in the Resources section) for comprehensive information on a range of health topics, including allergies.
It's not a bracelet, it's a lifeline. Wear it!
MedicAlert®
Available at: www.medicalert.org
The MedicAlert® program can be a boon to patients at increased risk for anaphylaxis.
MyAllergy
Protocol Driven Health Care
Available at: www.myallergy.com
This Web site offers information based on guidelines issued by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN)
Available at: www.foodallergy.org
Supported by an educational grant from Kraft Foods, this Web site contains information about food allergy, food allergy research, FAAN activities, updates, daily tips, product alerts, and ordering information. The Web site's mission is "”¦to increase public awareness about food allergies and anaphylaxis”¦, to provide education, and to advance research on behalf of all those affected by food allergies."
Learn about allergies and asthma in Breatherville, USATM!
Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics
Available at: www.aanma.org
Visit Breatherville, USA™, an online town where learning about asthma andallergies is a positive experience! Take a free class at America's College of Allergy& Asthma, solve pet allergy woes at the Pet Shop, coordinate your littleone's care at the Childcare Center, pick up allergy-proofing tips at HomeSweet Home, or learn about medications and devices at the Pharmacy. In all, Breatherville boasts 12 such destinations, as well as a Play Time area for kids.
