Allergic Rhinitis: A Controlled Prospective Study to Determine the Relationship between Vitamin D Deficiency and Allergic Rhinitis, at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Kashmir

Background and Aim: Allergic Rhinitis (AR) is a chronic disease that hampers the daily activities of patients. There are limited studies examining the relationship between Vitamin D and AR. The present study investigated the relationship between Vitamin D deficiency and AR. Methods: A total of 120 patients were enrolled in the study. A control group matching the case study group characteristics was also formed. Various baseline characteristics and Vitamin D levels were checked and recorded. The architect 25-OH Vitamin-D assay to measure the serum Vitamin D levels.n Results and conclusion: A significant difference in serum 25-dihydroxy vitamin D levels was found in the case group and the control group (p<0.001). Our results also suggested a direct relationship between Vitamin D deficiency and AR.