Additional Resources

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National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
http://www.niaid.nih.gov
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) conducts and supports basic and applied research to better understand, treat, and ultimately prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases.

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
http://www.tobaccofreekids.org
Launched in September, 1995, the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids was created to protect young people from tobacco addiction. Contact them at: Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids 1400 Eye St. Suite 1200 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 296-5469

Kick Butts Day
http://kickbuttsday.org
The annual Kick Butts Day is the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids' annual celebration of youth advocacy, leadership and activism.

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
http://www.aaaai.org/
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology offers up-to-date information and a find-an-allergist search tool.

How to Quit
http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/quit_smoking/index.htm
This is an online version of the consumer guide titled You Can Quit Smoking. Originally produced by the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, this brochure provides practical information and helpful tips for those who plan to quit smoking.

American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
http://www.acaai.org
The ACAAI is an organization of allergists-immunologists and health professionals dedicated to quality patient care. Contact them at: American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology 85 W. Algonquin Road Suite 550 Arlington Heights, IL 60005 (800) 842-7777

American Lung Association
http://www.lungusa.org
The mission of this group is to prevent lung disease and promote lung health. Contact the group at: American Lung Association 61 Broadway, 6th Floor NY, NY 10006 (212) 315-8700

Allergy and Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics (AAN-MA)
http://www.aanma.org
Through education, advocacy, community outreach, and research, AAN-MA hopes to eliminate suffering and fatalities due to asthma and allergies. AAN-MA offers news, drug recall information, tips, and more for treating allergies and asthma. Call: (800) 878-4403

Smokefree.gov
http://www.smokefree.gov
This site contains facts and information about how to quit smoking.

Parents: The Anti-Drug
http://www.theantidrug.com
The Anti-Drug.com was created by the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign to equip parents and other adult caregivers with the tools they need to raise drug-free kids.