The effect of serum levels of vitamin C on asthmatic children: a systematic review

Farhad Heydarian; Hamid Ahanchian; Maryam Khalesi; Saeed Ebrahimi

Volume 3, Issue 3 , July 2016, , Pages 87-92

https://doi.org/10.17463/RCM.2016.03.001

Abstract
  Introduction: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory airway disorder that is distinguished by coughing, wheezing, and dyspnea. It is the most common chronic disease among children. Epidemiological trials have suggested that there may be a correlation between vitamin C intake and the incidence of asthma. Specifically, ...  Read More

Vitamin D and respiratory disorder

Mahnaz Hushmand; Fatemeh Behmanesh; Hamid Ahanchian; Maryam Khalesi; Alireza Ataei

Volume 2, Issue 4 , October 2015, , Pages 195-199

https://doi.org/10.17463/RCM.2015.04.008

Abstract
  The active form of vitamin D is synthesized in some body organs following sun exposure and dietary intake. Vitamin D exhibits its major and critical effects not only through regulation of calcium and phosphate metabolism but also by influencing on respiratory and immune system. Serum concentrations of ...  Read More