The Relation between Vitamin D Level and Lung Clearance Index in Cystic Fibrosis—A Pilot Study

The Relation between Vitamin D Level and Lung Clearance Index in Cystic Fibrosis—A Pilot Study

Background: Life expectancy has increased in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients; however, the rate of mortality is still high, and in a majority of cases, the cause of death is due to respiratory deterioration. Vitamin D plays an important role in immunity and infection prophylaxis, as its deficiency is...

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Main Authors: Mihaela Dediu, Ioana Mihaiela Ciuca, Liviu Laurentiu Pop, Daniela Iacob
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Children
Subjects:
vitamin D
lung clearance index
lung function
cystic fibrosis
pediatric
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/9/3/329

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