Can Low Vitamin D Levels Impact Asthma?

 

 

 

 

Asthma Doc just order labs for Son #2, he said the blood can be a good window into what's going on in the body.

Son #2's Vitamin D level is WAY below where it should be. 

 

Average levels are between 30-60, and my son is below 30. Low Vitamin D levels can only be  diagnosed from a blood draw, and I know needles are scary for some people. Needlephobia is a real phobia. 

 

But sometimes, that's the only option for a medical test.

Asthma Doctor recommends a Vitamin D supplement twice a day for Son #2. We are also encouraging my son to spend as much time outside as possible. I can often be heard saying turn off the video games and go outside - it's a nice day!

 

This should be an all around 'win' for my pale son who rarely sees the light of day. What?! Leave the computer and World of Warcraft?!

For the record-we don't allow computer play on school days, and limit the time on weekends. But he also likes to read -but he can read outside, right?

It will be interesting to see what happens, this is the newest research in asthma - the link to deficiency in Vitamin D. 

 

Asthma Doc said it may slow down the ' airway remodeling' in my son's lungs (scar tissue building up from repeat swelling of the lungs). At least that's the way I understand it. 

 

Asthma Doc is also going to do a pulmonary lung function test on my son. I an curious to see what his lung capacity is.

Maybe Son #2 should start playing bagpipes like his older brother! 

 

Talk about hot air! Son #1 is full of hot air and his lung capacity is almost double what Son #2 has. 

Maybe this could be a new therapy to strengthen lungs - playing bagpipes!