| Literature DB >> 27964949 |
Sofia Konstantinopoulou1, Ignacio E Tapia2.
Abstract
Vitamin D metabolism is complex and its deficiency has proven to be deleterious in bone health, and to have significant effects on the immune and cardiovascular systems. Vitamin D has also been associated with pulmonary diseases outcomes. This review will focus on vitamin D metabolism, and studies performed mostly in children with asthma or Cystic Fibrosis.Entities:
Keywords: Asthma; Cystic Fibrosis; Vitamin D; Wheezing
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27964949 DOI: 10.1016/j.prrv.2016.10.009
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Paediatr Respir Rev ISSN: 1526-0542 Impact factor: 2.726