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Sinusitis and pharyngitis
Sir, I have vitamin D value 5 only, now i have sinusitis and pharyngitis its due to vitamin D deficiency...?...
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Dr. Himani Gupta
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
8 yrs exp
Guwahati
Vit D deficiency does not cause sinusitis directly
But yes it affects your immune system… weakens ur ongoing inner system… so that is why you are having sinusitis frequently
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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Anand
No. vit d deficiency does not cause sinusitis.
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Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Udaipur
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.
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