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Allergy Asthma Information Association
111 Zenway Boulevard, Unit 1
Vaughan, ON L4H 3H9 Canada
phone:905-265-3322
fax:905-850-2070
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Employees
www.aaia.ca
Research Sector
Summary Description
Allergy, asthma, and anaphylaxis
Management
Sharon Van Gyzen, Chairperson; Louis Isabella C.A., Treasurer; Lorraine Gosselin, Shirley Philpot, Carol Sleeth, Gabriella Szabo, Virginia Turner,
Keywords
AAIA Anaphylaxis Reference Kit, AAIA Asthma Reference Kit, The Complete Kid's Allergy and Asthma Guide, EpiPen Trainers, Protectube

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Updated: Jan. 12, 2009

Description
The AAIA creates safer environments and improves quality of life for Canadians affected by allergy, asthma, and anaphylaxis by empowering individuals and providing education, leadership, and a national voice. We are the only Canadian patient association that deals with all aspects of allergy, including asthma, allergic rhinitis and anaphylaxis. In this capacity, we strive to be the best possible resource for services and information. We are active in all provinces and territories through our national office in Toronto, five well-established regional offices and a dedicated network of volunteers, including our board of directors. All of our publications and our national programs are available in English and in French. We are membership-based and operate at the community level. Our goal is to help the estimated 30% of Canadians affected by allergy, asthma and anaphylaxis enjoy lives that are as normal as possible, at home, school, work and play. To achieve this, our philosophy is based on 3 A's: Awareness, Avoidance, Action. We encourage patients to obtain accurate medical diagnosis from a professional allergist, to learn about allergen avoidance and proper use of medications, and to know how to handle emergencies. Our services focus on education and prevention. We publish quarterly newsletters for our members and offer a variety of free brochures on allergies and asthma. We hold conferences and events that are open to the public and raise money for research and education. With support from Health Canada's Population Health Fund, we have developed asthma and anaphylaxis education programs in English and French and these are disseminated across Canada. We are affiliated with the Canadian Society of Allergy and Immunology, a professional body of allergy specialists who, amongst other support, medically review all of our publications. We also work in partnership with other related professionals and organizations as well as the food industry and governments.