Low Serum Vitamin D Levels are Associated with Increased Asthma Exacerbations among Children Using Regular Inhaled Corticosteroids

Rationale Among steroid-resistant asthmatics, vitamin D supplementation was found to improve the cellular response to dexamethasone. 25-Hyroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) is an index of vitamin D status that reflects dietary intake and sun exposure, and levels between 30 and 40 ng/ml are considered sufficien...

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Published in:Journal of allergy and clinical immunology 2008-02, Vol.121 (2), p.S144-S144
Main Authors: Litonjua, A.A, Hollis, B.W, Schuemann, B.K, Celedón, J.C, Fuhlbrigge, A.L, Raby, B.A, Weiss, S.T
Format: Article
Language:English
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Allergy and Immunology
Asthma
Vitamin D
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Summary:Rationale Among steroid-resistant asthmatics, vitamin D supplementation was found to improve the cellular response to dexamethasone. 25-Hyroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) is an index of vitamin D status that reflects dietary intake and sun exposure, and levels between 30 and 40 ng/ml are considered sufficient for overall health.
ISSN:0091-6749
1097-6825
DOI:10.1016/j.jaci.2007.12.1110