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Katherine Fedora1,2, Retno Asih Setyoningrum1,2, Qorri' Aina1
1Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia.
Vitamin D supplementation significantly reduces asthma exacerbations in children. This finding supports vitamin D (VD) as a beneficial treatment for pediatric asthma, improving outcomes and lowering attack frequency.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- Nutritional Immunology
- Clinical Research
Background:
- Low vitamin D levels are associated with increased asthma attacks in children.
- Previous meta-analyses suggest vitamin D treatment may reduce asthma exacerbations in both adults and children.
Conclusions:
- Vitamin D supplementation is effective in reducing asthma exacerbations in children.
- The findings suggest vitamin D supplementation can improve FEV1 (Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second) in asthmatic children.
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