The Effect of Vitamin D Deficiency on the Severity of Bronchiolitis in Infants

Abstract

Aim: This study was conducted to investigate the effect of vitamin D deficiency on the severity of bronchiolitis in infants who were hospitalized for treatment. Materials and Methods: The infants who were followed up in our hospital and monitored due to acute bronchiolitis within a 0 to 24-month period were included in the study. The cases were evaluated by the clinical characteristics scoring system and divided into two groups (mild and moderate-severe). A questionnaire filled in by the mothers of the children to question the factors associated with vitamin D. The vitamin D levels of the cases, their clinical histories, and histories of taking vitamin D were examined. Results: The number of patients with a vitamin D level 0.05). The number of patients with vitamin D level 0.05). Conclusion: Vitamin D deficiency in infants is associated with increased severity of bronchiolitis and hospitalization.

Keywords

• vitamin D deficiency
• : Bronchiolitis
• infant