Purpose of Review: To examine the relationship between vitamin D and otitis media. Recent Findings: Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with several respiratory diseases, including otitis media. Vitamin D supplementation may reduce the risk of otitis media. This relationship may be explained by vitamin D supporting the immune system by upregulating antimicrobial peptides which are effective against otopathogens and biofilm formation, supporting a less inflammatory immune response, or promoting beneficial commensal bacteria. Summary: This review will explore risk factors of both otitis media and vitamin D deficiency, the evidence of vitamin D being beneficial for various forms of otitis media, and possible mechanisms of action.
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Walker, R. E., Bartley, J., Camargo, C. A., & Mitchell, E. A. (2019, July 1). Vitamin D and Otitis Media. Current Allergy and Asthma Reports. Current Medicine Group LLC 1. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11882-019-0866-2
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