Hi, I am Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat MS ENT.
Your
Vitamin D level of 5 ng/mL is considered severely deficient (normal range: 30–100 ng/mL). While Vitamin D deficiency doesn’t directly cause sinusitis or pharyngitis, it can significantly impair your immune function, making you more susceptible to frequent infections, including upper respiratory tract infections like sinusitis and pharyngitis.
Several studies have shown that low Vitamin D levels are associated with increased risk and severity of respiratory infections. Therefore, while it may not be the sole cause, your deficiency could be a contributing factor to your current symptoms.
Next Steps
Consult a physician for appropriate treatment of sinusitis and pharyngitis.
Begin
Vitamin D supplementation under medical supervision — high-dose correction may be needed initially, followed by maintenance dosing.
Ensure adequate sun exposure and dietary intake (e.g., dairy products, egg yolk, fatty fish).
Recheck your Vitamin D levels after 8–12 weeks of supplementation.