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Asthma, Allery & Immunology References
American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology 
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology is the largest professional medical organization in the United States devoted to the allergy/immunology specialty. The orgainization represents, asthma specialists, clinical immunologists, allied health professionals and others with a special interest in the research and treatment of allergic disease.
American College Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology is a professional association of 5,500 allergists/immunologists and allied health professionals. Established in 1942, the College is dedicated to improving the quality of patient care in allergy and immunology through research, advocacy and professional and public education.
Joint Council of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
The Joint Council of Allergy & Immunology is the socio-economic/political advocate of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. JCAAI's purpose is to provide a mechanism for keeping allergists/immunologists abreast of the critical socio-economic issues which impact upon their practices.
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides global leadership for a research, training, and education program to promote the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, and blood diseases and enhance the health of all individuals so that they can live longer and more fulfilling lives.
National Asthma Educator Certification Board
The National Asthma Educator Certification board (NAECB) has been incorporated as a not-for-profit 501-c-6 organization with the mission "To promote optimal asthma management and quality of life among individuals with asthma, their families and communities by advancing excellence in asthma education through the Certified Asthma Educator process."
Allergic rhinitis affects between 10% and 30% of all adults and as many as 40% of children.
Asthma accounts for about 10.1 million missed work days for adults annually.
The annual economic cost of asthma is $19.7 billion. Direct costs make up $14.7 billion of that total, and indirect costs such as lost productivity add another $5 billion.
COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. More than 12 million people are currently diagnosed with COPD. An additional 12 million likely have the disease and don't even know it.