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Conditions A to Z

Evidence-based, clinician-reviewed guides to the health conditions that disproportionately affect Black Americans. Every page explains how a condition presents in Black patients specifically, what the research says, and how to advocate for yourself in the healthcare system.

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Asthma

Also: Reactive airway disease, Bronchial asthma

7.7x

Asthma is common across all American communities, but its consequences are not equally distributed. Black children …

C

COPD

Also: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, chronic bronchitis

Higher

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a preventable and treatable chronic lung disease characterized by persistent …

S

Sleep Apnea

Also: Obstructive sleep apnea, OSA, sleep-disordered breathing

Higher

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a chronic sleep disorder characterized by repeated partial or complete upper …

Asthma

Also: Reactive airway disease, Bronchial asthma

7.7x

COPD

Also: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, chronic bronchitis

Higher

Sleep Apnea

Also: Obstructive sleep apnea, OSA, sleep-disordered breathing

Higher

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