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Table 5 Comparison of vitamin D levels in the two groups (n = 140)

From: Effect of long term inhaled corticosteroid therapy on adrenal suppression, growth and bone health in children with asthma

 

Control group (70)

Study group (70)

Median value

IQR (Inter Quartile Range)

Median value

IQR (Inter Quartile Range)

Vitamin D value (nmol/L)

50.5

44.32–67.00

53.75

44.25–65.75

Vitamin D status: Deficient ≤30 nmol/L, Insufficient =30–50 nmol/L, Sufficient ≥50 nmol/L [11]