Allergic rhinitis in the elderly: A pilot study of the role of vitamin D

Osteoporosis is now a treatable condition with an abundance of evidence for the efficacy of certain therapeutic strategies in preventing recurrent fractures. Most of these treatments act by improving bone mineral density through inhibition or reduction of bone resorption. For those women who are unable to take HRT; bisphosphonates, calcium, vitamin D, calcitriol or calcitonin may confer certain benefits. The bisphosphonate alendronate reduces both vertebral and long bone fractures, an effect seen soon after starting treatment. The changes in BMD and fracture reduction are less with the use of etidronate but it is certainly beneficial in reducing recurrent vertebral fracture. In the elderly calcium and vitamin D in combination can reduce non-vertebral and hip fracture and supplemental calcium of 1 g/day has been predicted to reduce bone loss and thus hip fractures by 22%. Evidence that calcitriol or calcitonin reduce fracture incidence is not good but calcitonin has been shown to have analgesic properties in those with acute vertebral fracture. The role of calcitriol is less certain and should be reserved for women with vertebral fractures in whom HRT or bisphosphonates cannot be used.

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The role of vitamin D in allergic rhinitis

Asia Pacific Allergy ◽

10.5415/apallergy.2017.7.2.65 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 65 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Hui-Qin Tian ◽

Lei Cheng

Keyword(s):

Vitamin D ◽

Allergic Rhinitis

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Pilot Study: Potential Role of Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol) in Patients With PSA Relapse After Definitive Therapy

Nutrition and Cancer ◽

10.1207/s15327914nc5101_5 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 51 (1) ◽

pp. 32-36 ◽

Cited By ~ 59

Author(s):

Tony Choon Seng Woo ◽

Richard Choo ◽

Mary Jamieson ◽

Sarat Chander ◽

Reinhold Vieth

Keyword(s):

Vitamin D ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Potential Role ◽

Psa Relapse ◽

Definitive Therapy

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Role of vitamin D supplementation in allergic rhinitis

Indian Journal of Allergy Asthma and Immunology ◽

10.4103/0972-6691.134223 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 28 (1) ◽

pp. 35 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Datt Modh ◽

Pankaj Shah ◽

Bhaskar Thakkar ◽

Anil Jain ◽

Krupal Joshi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Vitamin D ◽

Allergic Rhinitis ◽

Vitamin D Supplementation

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Substantiation for vitamin D supplementation in the elderly

Terapevt (General Physician) ◽

10.33920/med-12-2004-02 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 13-20

Author(s):

Natalya Mamylina

Keyword(s):

Vitamin D ◽

Peripheral Blood ◽

The Elderly ◽

Vitamin D Supplementation ◽

Neutrophil Granulocytes ◽

Blood Neutrophil ◽

Peripheral Blood Neutrophil ◽

Cytokine Balance ◽

Sf 36

Role of vitamin D in the formation of pathogenic changes related to factors of innate immunity and cytokine status has been studied in 105 non-working women aged 61.0±1.25 years. Prior to the study, the quality of life has been determined using the SF-36 questionnaire, as well as decrease in total vitamin D content, violation of functional and metabolic status of peripheral blood neutrophil granulocytes, imbalance in subpopulation of lymphocytes, and production of Th1/Th2 cytokines have been revealed. Presence of direct correlation between the qualitative composition and oxygen-dependent metabolism of peripheral blood neutrophil granulocytes, vitamin D content, and cytokine balance has been proved. Vitamin D supplementation in a daily dose of 1000 reduced the severity of immune disorders in the patients, which confirms the need for vitamin D supplementation in the elderly with a vitamin D deficiency confirmed by laboratory tests.

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