February 28, 2013
Vitamin D insufficiency/deficiency associated with asthma
Vitamin D has effects on the innate and adaptive immune system. In asthmatic children low vitamin D levels are associated with poor asthma control, reduced lung function, increased medication intake, and exacerbations. Little is known about vitamin D in adult asthma patients or its association with asthma severity and control.
For more about this, read the pdf abstract from Respiratory Research here.