Asthma

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with allergist and immunologist Dr. Sakina Bajowala, we discuss how the COVID-19 vaccine has impacted people with asthma and allergies. We also discuss allergic reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine. MD Newsline: How has the COVID-19 vaccine impacted your patients with asthma and allergies? Dr. Sakina Bajowala: “I’ve encouraged all...

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...

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...

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...

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with pulmonologist and critical care physician Dr. Komal Parikh, we discuss how the COVID-19 vaccine has impacted people with asthma. We also discuss asthma management challenges and disparities in the wake of the pandemic. MD Newsline: How has the COVID-19 vaccine impacted your patients? Dr. Komal Parikh: “My patients with asthma are...

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with pulmonologist and critical care physician Dr. Komal Parikh, we discuss the role of implicit bias in healthcare. We also discuss how to provide culturally sensitive care. MD Newsline: How can physicians address implicit bias in their practice? How might their doing so improve healthcare for underserved communities?  Dr. Komal Parikh: “I...

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with pulmonologist and critical care physician Dr. Komal Parikh, we discuss recent research developments in the treatment of asthma. We also discuss how to increase recruitment and enrollment of diverse groups in asthma clinical trials. MD Newsline: Is there any research that excites you or that you think is important for...

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with pulmonologist and critical care physician Dr. Komal Parikh, we discuss treatment strategies for patients with severe asthma and how to avoid asthma exacerbations and emergency visits for asthma. MD Newsline: How can we equip patients to avoid asthma exacerbations and emergency visits for asthma? Dr. Komal Parikh: “I...

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with pulmonologist and critical care physician Dr. Komal Parikh, we discuss how asthma disparities affect Black and Brown communities. MD Newsline: Why do Black and Brown communities suffer more from asthma? Dr. Komal Parikh: “The biggest issues seem to be access to proper healthcare and socioeconomic status. African American...