The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology has an excellent resource site for people seeking information about allergy and asthma. These diseases are minor irritants to many, but serious, disabling problems to others. They come up frequently in cases involving Social Security disability. From the site:
The ACAAI is a professional association of 4,900 allergists/immunologists. Established in 1942, the ACAAI is dedicated to improving the quality of patient care in allergy and immunology through research, advocacy and professional and public education. The ACAAI’s goals are to:
- Improve the quality of patient care in allergy, asthma and immunology
- Maintain and advance the diagnostic and therapeutic skills of members and foster their appropriate application
- Sponsor and conduct educational and scientific programs and publications
- Develop and disseminate educational information for members, patients, health plan purchasers and administrators, and other physicians and health professionals
