UT Southwestern Medical Center has a caring staff of medical professionals who are committed to enhancing patients’ quality of life as well as meeting the needs of patients’ families. Our staff can direct them to a variety of informative and enriching support groups and other resources, which can be tailored to meet a specific situation.
At UT Southwestern, excellence in patient care includes pointing the way to resources patients and their families may not be familiar with, but which have proved invaluable to others. We trust these services will assist patients on the road to healing and improved health.
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
The mission of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) is the advancement of the knowledge and practice of allergy, asthma and immunology for optimal patient care. The AAAAI has more than 6,300 members, making it the largest professional medical specialty organization in the United States, representing allergists, clinical immunologists, allied health professionals and others with a special interest in treating and researching diseases such as allergic rhinitis, asthma, atopic dermatitis/eczema and anaphylaxis.
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
The goals of the American College of Allergy and Asthma (ACAAI) include being the world leader in providing clinically relevant continuing education that reflects state-of-the-art science in all areas pertinent to allergic diseases and selected related conditions. Established in 1942, the ACAAI is dedicated to improving the quality of patient care in allergy and immunology through research, advocacy and professional public education.
Texas Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Society
Over 200 board certified allergists/immunologists belong to the Texas Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Society. Their Web site offers the public information on different types of allergies.
