* Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America: 1-800-7-ASTHMA (727-8462); www.aafa.org
* National Asthma Education and Prevention Program, part of the National Institutes of Health National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Information Center: 1-800-575-WELL (575-9355); www.nhlbi.nih.gov
* National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Environmental Health: 1-888-232-6789; www.cdc.gov/nceh
* National Jewish Medical and Research Center (Lung Line): 1-800-222-5864; www.njc.org
* U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Indoor Air Quality Information Clearinghouse: 1-800-438-4318; www.epa.gov/iaq
* Camp Superkids: Weeklong residential camp designed for children with
asthma. Swimming, boating, hiking and arts and crafts are available, as well as
education and 24-hour medical support. To receive a pre-registration form and
application, call 1-800-586-4872. Sponsored by the American Lung Association,
Camp Superkids is held at two Indiana sites:
* Happy Hollow Children's Camp, Brown County: July 16-21; for ages 7-14.
* The William and Thelma Heinhuis Sr. Special Camp for Kids with Asthma, Rochester: June 25-30; for ages 8-14.
* Asthma All-Stars: Sponsored by the Allergy and Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics Inc., four medical organizations and three well-known athletes, all with asthma: Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis, Olympic runner Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Olympic swimmer Amy Van Dyken.The organization provides education and encouragement for children and adults and help for better management of their disease. Information packets include trading cards, a colorful brochure and a series of "Star Cards" filled with useful tips on controlling asthma.Posters are available for schools and public offices. Call 1-800-878-4403; or e-mail AsthmaAllStars@yahoo.com.
