Societies & Specialty Organizations

The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) is the largest professional medical specialty organization representing allergists, clinical immunologists, allied health professionals, and other physicians with a special interest in allergy. Follow their link to pollen and spore counts provided by the National Allergy Bureau: www.aaaai.org/nab/pollen.stm

American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
www.entnet.org

The American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) is the world's largest society of physicians who treat disorders of the ear, nose and throat and related structures of the head and neck. Otolaryngologists diagnose, treat, and manage specialty-specific disorders as well as many primary care problems in both children and adults.

American Lung Association
www.lungusa.org

The ALA is a voluntary health organization that fights lung disease in all forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health.

American Rhinologic Society
www.american-rhinologic.org

The American Rhinologic Society promotes excellence in clinical care, investigation and education in the fields of Rhinology and Sinusology. The ARS is the only professional organization that deals specifically with the issues of sinus surgery.

American Tinnitus Association
www.ata.org

The American Tinnitus Association is a national organization dedicated to tinnitus awareness, prevention, and treatment. Under its guiding principles - education, advocacy, research, and support - the ATA offers prevention programs in schools, urges governmental and private organizations to support hearing conservation, funds research, and facilitates self-help groups around the country.

The Watergate Voice Foundation
www.voiceproblem.org

The Foundation's mission is to support patients with voice disorders as they seek healing for the more complex, more intractable voice problems.

Hospitals and Research Centers

The Mayo Foundation is a non-profit, charitable organization that provides patient care through integrated clinical practice, education and research. Click here to read its article "The Diagnosis and Incidence of Allergic Fungal Sinusitis (pdf)."

National Institutes of Health
www.niaid.nih.gov/default.htm

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease represent one of the leading research centers for all of healthcare. Read the fact sheet on Rhinosinusitis and Allergy.

National Jewish Medical and Research Center
www.nationaljewish.org

National Jewish Medical and Research Center is known worldwide for treatment of patients with respiratory, immune and allergic disorders. The center aims to develop clinical programs, conduct research, and inform both health professionals and consumers.

Other Resources

MEDLINEplus contains comprehensive health information from the world's largest medical library, the National Library of Medicine. Follow the link to their section on sinusitis.

SaltAire Sinus Relief
www.saltairesinusrelief.com

SaltAire® Sinus Relief is a specially formulated drug free solution developed by the physicians at the New York Sinus Center to clean and moisturize nasal passages. SaltAire Sinus Relief gently washes away dust, mold and pollens as well as the other inhaled allergens and pollutants that can cause nasal congestion, allergies and sinusitis. SaltAire's smooth, non-irritating formula and its award-winning, patented dispenser make nasal cleansing pleasant and quick, taking less than a minute each day.