ASSOCIATION BETWEEN VITAMIN D STATUS AND ASTHMA CONTROL IN ADULTS

Authors : Bilge Salik, Merve Ayik Türk, Özgür Batum, Berna Kömürcüoğlu

Pages : 195-200

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Publication Date : 2023-10-16

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Introduction: Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease associated with airway inflammation. In some diseases such as vascular diseases and diabetes mellitus, the role of diet in the control of the disease is emphasized, but it is not defined as a similar causal factor in asthma. This study was planned to evaluate the relationship between vitamin D status and asthma-related respiratory results. Methods: This single-center retrospective cohort study examined a total of 87 patients diagnosed with asthma. Vitamin D levels that were checked for any reason in the past 1 month were included in the present study. The asthma control status of the patients was determined by the Asthma Control Test (ACT). The statistical relationship between asthma control and vitamin D levels of the patients was examined. Results: According to ACT results, 43 of the patients had controlled asthma and 44 had uncontrolled asthma. The median vitamin D level of all cases was found to be 12.80 (8.83-10.66). When vitamin D levels were compared between the controlled and uncontrolled asthma groups, they were statistically significant (p<0.001). Conclusion: The present study showed that there is an association between low vitamin D levels and uncontrolled asthma and the researchers focused on the effect of diet on asthma-related respiratory outcomes and asthma control. Considering the cost- effectiveness, it is thought that monitoring vitamin D levels in asthma control and vitamin D replacement when necessary will contribute to the clinicians.
Keywords : Astım, D vitamini, astım kontrol testi