Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Allergy for August 2020. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice.
Vitamin D Supplement No Benefit in Pediatric Persistent Asthma
TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Vitamin D3 supplementation does not prolong the time to severe asthma exacerbation among children with persistent asthma and low vitamin D levels, according to a study published in the Aug. 25 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Exposure to Air Pollution Tied to New Asthma in Children
FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Fine particulate matter contributes to the development of asthma and persistent wheezing in children, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in The BMJ.
Poll: More Older Adults Using Telehealth During Pandemic
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — More older adults have used telehealth to consult with a health care provider during the COVID-19 pandemic compared with that seen in the previous year, according to a report published online Aug. 17 based on the results of the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging.
Many Pediatric Practitioners Do Not Advise Waiting Between New Foods
TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Most pediatric practitioners do not counsel families to wait three days or longer between introducing new foods for infants, according to a study published online Aug. 17 in JAMA Network Open.
Burnout Less Likely for Doctors in Minority Race/Ethnic Groups
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 12, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Compared with non-Hispanic White physicians, physicians in minority racial/ethnic groups are less likely to report burnout, according to a study published online Aug. 7 in JAMA Network Open.
Guidance Helps Doctors Optimize Telemedicine for Seniors
TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2020 (HealthDay News) — In an Ideas and Opinions article published online Aug. 11 in the Annals of Internal Medicine, guidance is provided for physicians to optimize telemedicine, which can be challenging for older patients.
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Respiratory-Related ED Visits Up in Days Before Thunderstorms
TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Emergency department visits for acute respiratory illness among Medicare beneficiaries significantly increase in the days before major thunderstorms, according to a research letter published online Aug. 10 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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Expanding Medicaid in Holdout States Could Insure 3.9 Million
Exacerbation Risk Profiles Vary With House Dust Mite Sensitization in Pediatric Asthma 
Eosinophilic Esophagitis Prevalence May Be Higher Than Thought in Pediatric Patients With Asthma 
Real-Time Pollen Data Perceived as Valuable Among Some With Seasonal Allergies 
C-Section, Maternal History of Allergic Diseases Linked to Allergic Rhinitis in Offspring 
Glyphosate Exposure During Pregnancy Linked to Preterm Birth 
Family-Based Behavioral Treatment Improves Child Weight Outcomes 
Phelan-McDermid Syndrome More Prevalent Than Previously Estimated 
Consumption of Ultraprocessed Foods in Early Childhood Linked to Brain Development 
