Whether you are doctor or a patient, allergy and immunology information is pertinent to not only the health of adults and children, but it also can mean the difference between life and death. Food allergies in particular can be deadly, and having the right immunology and allergy resources, can make all the difference.

Resources available include allergy and immunology journals, support groups, associations, conferences, general resources, tools to finding doctors and more. You can also easily network with other people in the same situation online as well.

To find the right allergy and immunology information for you, narrow your search by:

1. Looking for a doctor or allergy specialist. Determine if you need diagnosis or further treatment. Are you looking for preventative medicine or treatment meds?

2. Looking for allergy resources for your patients. Well-respected doctors can easily boost their credibility in the eyes of their patients by sharing informative websites and resources.

3. Looking to join a group or association to network, attend conferences and meetings or pursue continuing medical education (CME).

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Look for general allergy and immunology info

Find out everything from allergies symptoms to immunology info to allergy online communities and more.

I recommend: Find a wealth of knowledge on allergies including treatment, management, conditions, trials and more from MedlinePlus a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. MedicineNet, Inc. offers allergy facts, figures and general information. Pollen.com is an allergy reference site that not only provides information but can give you the four day pollen count. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America is another site that doctors can send their patients for additional resources. It is the leading national non profit organization for people with allergies and asthma. It can even help you find or start a support group.

Find food allergy immunology information

Food allergies can be deadly, and providing your clients with up-to-date pertinent information can mean the difference between life and death for them or their children. Anaphylaxis is a real fear, but knowing how to prevent it and/or treat it is valuable information to be found and shared.

I recommend: Find anaphylaxis information at The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network. Register to be a part of The Food Allergy Initiative. The Mayo Clinic also offers comprehensive information on food allergies. Allergy Adapt, Inc. offers cooking advice for families with allergies.

Join an allergy and immunology group

Whether you are a professional looking to network, gain CME credit or go to conferences or you are a patient or parent looking for more information or support, find a Allergy and Immunology group applicable to your need and take advantage of all that it has to offer.

I recommend: American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology has resources for both professionals and patients. Check out the Anaphylaxis and Food Allergy Association of Minnesota, a non profit created to help educate and advocate for food allergies. The World Allergy Organization offers research fellowships as well as additional education and training. Become a member of the Pennsylvania Allergy and Asthma Association.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Allergies can be life or death, so having or recommending the critical items such as identification bracelets and EpiPens are critical to the safety of you, your child or your patient.