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The Black Doctors Speak PodcastAuthor: Dr. Michael LeNoir
Headlined by Dr. Michael LeNoir, The Black Doctors Speak Podcast will focus on the healthcare issues that affect our community, while providing special guest commentary and action steps to help us heal. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Breathe Free (Part 1): The Disparity at the Center of Asthma
Monday, 14 September, 2026
In this episode of The Black Doctor Speaks Podcast, host Dr. Michael LeNoir kicks off a three-part series titled Breathe Free, sponsored by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals in partnership with the African American Wellness Project. Part 1 addresses the health disparities surrounding asthma and examines why this disease impacts the African American community at significantly higher rates. Key Discussion Points: Statistics & Disparities: Black children are more than twice as likely to have asthma compared to white children, five times as likely to be admitted to the emergency room for an attack, and face significantly higher mortality rates. Environmental & Structural Triggers: How housing conditions (mold, pests, poor ventilation), redlined neighborhoods, highways, and industrial sites contribute to asthma risks. Healthcare & Access Obstacles: Issues related to specialist copays, transportation barriers, insurance delays, and building trust in clinical settings. Actionable Solutions: Steps for physicians to improve care, management strategies for families at home, and the importance of establishing school asthma action plans.
