A Study of the Serum Vitamin D Level and its Relation with Severity of Childhood Asthma in Children 1 - 12 Years of Age in the Paediatrics Department of Calcutta National Medical College
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Introduction: Asthma is the most frequent chronic illness in childhood, and like many other chronic conditions, it is likely to have an influence on the social and emotional elements of children's and families' life. India is home to around 15 million of the world's over 200 million asthmatics. Bronchial asthma affects more than 5% of youngsters in their nation, and the burden is steadily growing. Poorly managed asthma is linked to considerable morbidity and socioeconomic issues such as school absenteeism and a low quality of life. Bronchial asthma impacts not just respiratory function, but also the physical, social, and emotional aspects of life Aims: To assess serum Vitamin D levels in 150 Asthmatic children 1-12 years of age and to study the relation between Vitamin D levels. Materials and Method: This is an Observational Prospective Study was conducted in Pediatrics Department of Calcutta National Medical College, Kolkata. The study period was March, 2021- February, 2022. 150 patients were included in this study. Result: It was found that, lower number of patients had Severity of MV Needed (Mechanical Ventilation) [6 (4.0%)] it was statistically significant (p< .00001), (Z=15.9349) and we also found that lower number of patients had Severity of Family H/O Asthma [38 (25.3%)] it was statistically significant (p< .00001).(Z=8.5448). Conclusion: We concluded that the serum Vitamin D levels was associated with Asthmatic children 1-12 years of age.Keywords:
Asthma, serum Vitamin D levels, Asthmatic and PediatricsReferences
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