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Allergic Rhinitis: A Controlled Prospective Study to Determine the Relationship between Vitamin D Deficiency and Allergic Rhinitis, at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Kashmir

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Background and Aim: Allergic Rhinitis (AR) is a chronic disease that hampers the daily activities of patients. There are limited studies examining the relationship between Vitamin D and AR. The present study investigated the relationship between Vitamin D deficiency and AR. Methods: A total of 120 patients were enrolled in the study. A control group matching the case study group characteristics was also formed. Various baseline characteristics and Vitamin D levels were checked and recorded. The architect 25-OH Vitamin-D assay to measure the serum Vitamin D levels.n Results and conclusion: A significant difference in serum 25-dihydroxy vitamin D levels was found in the case group and the control group (p<0.001). Our results also suggested a direct relationship between Vitamin D deficiency and AR.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14245917

Authors: Javaid Naikoo, Majid Ul Islam Masoodi, Viqar Khursheed Mir, Rauf Ahmad

Institution: Government Medical College

Language: English

Topic: Vitamin D Research Studies

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6930499773