Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America, Alaska Chapter

Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America, Alaska Chapter The mission of AAFA Alaska is to serve people affected by asthma and allergies through education, co

Tree pollen is high is Anchorage. Time to make sure you are following your allergy action plan. If you need help, check ...
05/21/2026

Tree pollen is high is Anchorage. Time to make sure you are following your allergy action plan. If you need help, check in with your provider.
Follow the Pollen Hunters for your tree, grass, mold and week counts.
https://pollen.aaaai.org/ #/station/a604d1c2-3e30-47b1-87ae-7420e8c6cf18

05/18/2026

Did you know? Many kids are not able to use their asthma inhaler correctly to get the medicine into their lungs. This can lead to worsening asthma.

A spacer or chamber attached to the inhaler helps! (And it helps adults, too.)

Learn more: https://aafa.org/asthma/asthma-treatment/

05/18/2026

It has now been two years since Mason Roberson disappeared from Anchorage, Alaska.

Mason was just 16 years old when he vanished on 5/18/2024 after walking away from his home during the early morning hours. Investigators say surveillance footage captured Mason walking to the end of the street, and that remains the last confirmed sighting of him.

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children has now released the first age-progressed image of Mason, showing what he may look like today at 18 years old. While time has passed, Mason is still missing, still loved, and still being searched for.

According to his family, Mason’s disappearance was completely out of character. His parents have shared that they have continued searching for answers every single day while holding onto hope that Mason is still out there somewhere.

Mason’s mother has received two text messages since his disappearance that she believes could be connected to him. One came from a California area code on Mason’s 17th birthday, and another came from a British Columbia, Canada area code on Mother’s Day 2025. While there is no confirmation the messages came from Mason, his family believes the timing and wording were too meaningful to ignore.

Investigators say California and British Columbia, Canada remain areas of interest. Multiple agencies, including the U.S. Marshals Service, continue assisting in the search for Mason.

If you have any information about Mason Roberson or his whereabouts, please contact NCMEC at 1-800-843-5678 or the Anchorage Police Department at 907-786-8900 immediately.

Two years is far too long for a family to live without answers. Mason’s loved ones still deserve to know where he is and what happened to him. Please take a moment to look closely at his age-progressed image, share this post everywhere you can, and leave a comment to help keep his name circulating. Even the smallest piece of information could help bring Mason back to the people who love him. 💙❤️🧡💛

Podcast: One Fire, Many FlamesThink of type 2 inflammation as a fire burning inside the body. Depending on where it flar...
05/17/2026

Podcast: One Fire, Many Flames
Think of type 2 inflammation as a fire burning inside the body. Depending on where it flares, it might show up as itchy skin, a wheezing chest, a constantly runny nose, or a reaction to certain foods.
Listen as Dave Stukus, MD, explains how allergic conditions are connected – and how some treatments target, block, or change the immune system’s response.
Available now on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dpcd9X48OAE
And the AAFA National website.https://aafa.org/asthma-allergy-news/podcasts/immune-response-fueling-allergies-asthma-and-eczema/
Available on all major podcast platforms May 19.

Asthma. Seasonal allergies. Food allergies. Eczema. Nasal polyps. Eosinophilic esophagitis. What if these aren’t separate problems – but different expression...

AWARENESS MONTH FEATURED PODCASTOne Fire, Many FlamesFeaturing Dr. Dave StukusPublishes May 19, 2026 – available on all ...
05/16/2026

AWARENESS MONTH FEATURED PODCAST
One Fire, Many Flames
Featuring Dr. Dave Stukus
Publishes May 19, 2026 – available on all major podcast platforms
Asthma. Seasonal allergies. Food allergies. Eczema. Nasal polyps. Eosinophilic esophagitis. What if these aren’t separate problems – but different expressions of the same one? Listen as Dr. Dave Stukus explains how allergic conditions are connected – and how some treatments target, block, or change the immune system’s response.

05/12/2026

If you (or your child) have symptoms after eating a food, talk with your doctor.

A food allergy is an immune system reaction to certain proteins in a food. It can cause a range of symptoms and may lead to a severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. This can be a medical emergency.

With a food intolerance, the body has trouble digesting a certain food. It doesn't involve the immune system. It can cause uncomfortable and painful symptoms.

https://kidswithfoodallergies.org/living-with-food-allergies/what-is-a-food-allergy/food-intolerances/

Even though food allergy and food intolerance can cause some of the same symptoms, their treatments may differ.

For example, milk contains different proteins and lactose (a sugar). Someone with a milk allergy may experience vomiting and diarrhea. Someone with lactose intolerance may have stomach cramps, nausea, and diarrhea. But these are treated very differently.

05/12/2026

Food Allergy Awareness Week is a reminder that food allergies affect the immune system and can cause a range of reactions, from mild symptoms to more serious responses. Even a tiny amount of a trigger food can cause symptoms, so awareness and careful avoidance are key. Learn more https://ow.ly/NT4250YXS9G.

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