June 2, 2021
Strategies to Optimize Asthma Management and Asthma Clinical Trials
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with allergist and immunologist Dr. Sakina Bajowala, we discuss treatment strategies for patients with severe asthma. We also discuss what it would mean to optimize asthma clinical trials for communities of color. MD Newsline: What is your treatment strategy for patients with severe asthma? Dr. Sakina Bajowala: “For all...
Eosinophilic Asthma and Prevention of Asthma Exacerbations
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with allergist and immunologist Dr. Sakina Bajowala, we discuss eosinophilic asthma in Black and Brown patients. We also discuss the importance of preventing asthma exacerbations and emergency visits for asthma. MD Newsline: What factors have you seen contribute to asthma exacerbations in your Black and Brown patients? Can you speak...
Understanding the Burden of Asthma on Black and Brown Communities
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with allergist and immunologist Dr. Sakina Bajowala, we discuss how asthma disparities affect Black and Brown communities. MD Newsline: Do racial/ethnic minority patients experience more severe asthma? If so, why? Dr. Sakina Bajowala: “There are multiple factors that contribute to why people of color bear a greater burden of...