Research Journal of Medical Sciences
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Level of Vitamin D in Children With Asthma Control and Severity in Bronchial Asthma in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Haldwani
Nisha Upadhyay, Ritu Rakholia, Pooja Agarwal, Pranayi Bose and Gunjan Nagarkoti
Page: 242-247 | Received 10 Dec 2024, Published online: 23 Dec 2024
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Abstract
Asthma, a chronic inflammatory airway disorder, poses a significant health burden in children, with emerging evidence linking vitamin D deficiency to its severity and control. This cross‐sectional study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital in Haldwani to investigate the relationship between serum 25‐hydroxyvitamin D levels and asthma severity and control among 71 children under 16 years of age diagnosed with asthma according to GINA guidelines. The study assessed demographic profiles, asthma severity using validated questionnaires (ACT/C‐ACT), spirometry and serum vitamin D levels. Results revealed a significant inverse correlation between vitamin D levels and asthma severity. Children with severe persistent asthma exhibited markedly lower vitamin D levels (mean: 19.41ng/mL) compared to those with intermittent asthma (mean: 45.90ng/mL). These findings suggest that addressing vitamin D deficiency could be a pivotal strategy in asthma management, especially in regions with limited sunlight exposure. Further research is warranted to explore vitamin D supplementation as an adjunct therapy in pediatric asthma. |
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Nisha Upadhyay, Ritu Rakholia, Pooja Agarwal, Pranayi Bose and Gunjan Nagarkoti. Level of Vitamin D in Children With Asthma Control and Severity in Bronchial Asthma in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Haldwani.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2025.1.242.247
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.36478/makrjms.2025.1.242.247