Vitamin D and respiratory tract infections in childhood.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) remain among of the most important causes of morbidity and mortality among children. Several studies have associated vitamin D deficiency with an increased risk of RTIs, and vitamin D supplementation has been proposed as a possible preventive measure against RTIs in children. The main aim of this review is to summarize the current evidence from the literature about the link between vitamin D and RTIs in children.

Discussion

Several recent studies have shown that vitamin D has different immunomodulatory properties associated with the risk of RTIs in childhood. In this regard, it is very important to understand the definition of deficiency and insufficiency of vitamin D and when and how to treat this condition. Unfortunately, ther

SUBMITTER: Esposito S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4628332 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature