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The next steps in studying childhood asthma

Arizona Science podcast thumb 8/13/26
University of Arizona College of Medicine. PICRYL

A common antibiotic designed to help kids with breathing problems isn’t performing as expected. University of Arizona pediatrics professor Fernando Martinez discusses why certain medications are not effective for treating asthma, and could lead to increased hospital stays instead.

Fernando Martinez spoke to Tim Swindle, professor emeritus of Planetary Science at the University of Arizona.

Tony is a veteran journalist whose career in broadcast journalism has spanned more than 30 years and 2 continents. He is host of The Press Room and producer for Arizona Science.