{"id":31711,"date":"2026-05-08T13:12:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T17:12:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aafa.org\/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=31711"},"modified":"2026-05-14T16:05:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T20:05:34","slug":"how-community-based-solutions-can-bridge-the-gaps-in-asthma-and-allergy-care","status":"publish","type":"podcast","link":"https:\/\/aafa.org\/asthma-allergy-news\/podcasts\/how-community-based-solutions-can-bridge-the-gaps-in-asthma-and-allergy-care\/","title":{"rendered":"How Community-Based Solutions Can Bridge the Gaps in Asthma and Allergy Care"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Podcast Hero Section&#8221; module_class=&#8221;hero ctr&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/AAFA-Website_Secondary_News.jpg&#8221; background_position=&#8221;center_right&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2%||2%||true|false&#8221; 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Community-driven asthma programs don&#8217;t just manage symptoms \u2014 they also address triggers and obstacles: housing, air quality, and health care access. Because better asthma management happens when people are supported.<\/p>\n<p>In this episode of AAFAnoon Chats, host AAFA\u2019s Black Women with Asthma Alliance (BWAA) advisors interview board-certified pediatrician, Dr. Tyra Bryant-Stephens. Dr. Stephens talks about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The power of community in improving asthma care<\/li>\n<li>Addressing asthma health care gaps<\/li>\n<li>Advocating for effective interventions in underserved communities<\/li>\n<li>Empowering patients and caregivers to improve their asthma health<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>(00:00) Introduction to the Black Women with Asthma Alliance<br \/>(1:22) Introduction to Dr. Tyra Bryant-Stephens<br \/>(3:40) Introduction to Community Health and Asthma Care<br \/>(8:25) The Role of Community in Asthma Management<br \/>(12:45) Health Care Providers and Community Collaboration<br \/>(15:58) Addressing Gaps in Asthma Care<br \/>(20:03) Common Misconceptions About Asthma Treatment<br \/>(25:56) The Cost of Asthma Management<br \/>(27:00) Advocacy for Asthma Care<br \/>(28:10) Empowering Patients and Caregivers<br \/>(31:25) Final Words of Support<br \/>(32:48) Fun Wellness Lightning Round<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#e2e2e2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; 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