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Vitamin D deficiency is associated with pulmonary dysfunction in cystic fibrosis

  • William P. Sexauer
  • , Anas Hadeh
  • , Pamela A. Ohman-Strickland
  • , Robert L. Zanni
  • , Laurie Varlotta
  • , Douglas Holsclaw
  • , Stanley Fiel
  • , Gavin R. Graff
  • , Arthur Atlas
  • , Dorothy Bisberg
  • , Denis Hadjiliadis
  • , Suzanne H. Michel
  • , Daria Mintz
  • , Rebanta Chakraborty
  • , Bridget Marra
  • , Paula Lomas
  • , Tara Ward
  • , Meagen Sassman
  • , Giovanna C. Imbesi
  • , Diane M. Kitch
  • Allison M. Mallowe

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Abstract

Background: Vitamin D deficiency is common in CF. Whether vitamin D affects pulmonary function in CF is unknown. Methods: Data were abstracted from clinically stable CF patients who had pulmonary function studies and serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D, ng/ml] levels drawn within 2. months of each other. Findings were adjusted for multiple variables known to affect pulmonary function in CF. Results: Enrollees totaled 597. Overall mean 25(OH)D level was 29.6±12.8ng/ml (SD). Serum 25(OH)D levels showed a significant correlation with forced expiratory volume in 1s (FEV1) % predicted (r=0.20, p<0.0001) and forced vital capacity % predicted (r=0.13, p=0.0019). Multivariate analysis revealed that serum 25(OH)D remained an independent predictor of FEV1 % predicted even after controlling for multiple other factors known to affect CF lung function. Conclusions: Serum 25(OH)D levels are significantly associated with pulmonary function in CF. Further study is required to determine whether this association is causal.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)497-506
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Cystic Fibrosis
Volume14
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 1 2015

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
  • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

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