Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
6-30-2024
Abstract
Asthma, a prevalent respiratory disease, imposes a heavy burden on patients and healthcare systems. This research poster reviews recent findings on the potential of Vitamins A, C and E as adjunct therapies in asthma management. Comprehensive searches in PubMed, the NIH and Google Scholar identify multiple relevant publications and articles. Key results indicate that Vitamin A reduces Th2/Th17 levels and ROS, protecting the airway epithelium; Vitamin C decreases inflammatory cells and increases cGMP levels, reducing airway hyper-reactivity; and Vitamin E reduces eosinophils, basophils and neutrophils while also reducing ROS. These findings suggest that increasing intake of these vitamins, under medical supervision, could be beneficial for asthma patients. Further research is needed to compare the benefits of vitamin supplements vs. intake of vitamins from dietary sources for adjunct therapy in asthma management.
Recommended Citation
Dike, Elena and Zuo, Alex, "Breathe Easy: The Potential of Vitamins as Adjunct Therapy in Asthma Management" (2024). MEDI 8127 Scholarly Activities Pre-Clerkship. 59.
https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/som8127/59
Academic Level
medical student