Episode 69: Asthma & Social Determinants of Health

<p>Dr. Jefferson, an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the division of Allergy &amp; Immunology and bioethicist at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, discusses the care of both pediatric and adult patients with asthma with host Dr. Walker Redd. Together, they define asthma and cover its triggers, diagnosis, and stepwise therapy plans. They also discuss how upstream factors - from environmental exposures to housing issues - can both exacerbate and affect access to appropriate care for patients with asthma.</p>