Vitamin D deficiency is higher among children with asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, acute urticaria, and food allergy.
Is high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency evidence for asthma and allergy risks?
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Studies suggest a link between vitamin D deficiency and development of asthma and allergic diseases. AIM: To determine a) the association between vitamin D and asthma among children, b) difference in level of vitamin D in asthmatic children and control, and c) effect of vitamin D on atopy markers. SETTING: Case-control study done, between October 2009 to July 2010, on asthmatics and controls (
Affiliation
Section of Pediatric Allergy-Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, State of Qatar. [email protected]
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- PubMed ID:
- 21789969
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