By Times staff writer
© St. Petersburg Times, published February 11, 2001
Many organizations offer information about the causes, triggers and treatments of asthma. Here are a few of the most helpful non-profit groups and government agencies.
American Lung Association: (800) 586-4872; www.lungusa.org
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Florida chapter: (813) 983-0244; www.aafa.org
Allergy and Asthma Network -- Mothers of Asthmatics: (800) 878-4403; www.aanma.org
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, asthma site: www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/lung/asthma
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology: (800) 822-2762; www.aaaai.org
Asthma All-Stars: www.asthmaallstars.com
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov