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Patients & Consumers Conditions En Español Find an Allergist / Immunologist Just for Kids New Research Parent Resources Pollen Levels Publications Request a Speaker School Tools Seniors The Virtual Allergist™ Treatments Donate Now Search by Condition (A-Z) Search by Topic Allergy & Asthma Issues Educational Brochures Elements of Allergy and Asthma Order Public Education Materials Allergy Shots Drug Guide Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT)		New Research - May 2009 Vitamin D insufficiency and asthma severity The investigators looked at vitamin D levels in children living in Costa Rica. They found that vitamin D deficiency was common with 175 of 616 asthmatic children (28%) having insufficient levels (<30 mg/ml). Low levels were associated with higher IgE and eosinophil counts. They were also associated with hospitalization rate, use of medication, and airway responsiveness. The authors concluded that vitamin D insufficiency was associated with increased markers of allergy and asthma severity. Reference Brehm J, et al. Serum vitamin D levels and markers of severity of childhood asthma in Costa Rica. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine 2009; 179:765-771.   <back>
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