Importance of vitamin D among patients with recurrent acute otitis externa

Abstract

Aims: The aim of this study is to analyze blood serum 25-OH vitamin D levels among patients diagnosed with recurrent acute otitis externa (OE). Methods: This research was conducted among a total of 147 patients having applied to Private Corlu Reyap Hospital and Private Kesan Hospital Otorhinolaryngology Outpatient Clinic. 59 patients within the age range of 18-45 years (mean age 32.3 years) with recurrent acute OE were selected. Patients whose one of the ears displayed recurrent OE at least three or more times in the last two years were included in the scope of this research for which two groups were formed. Patients were expected to have no vitamin D intake 30 days prior to diagnosis. Patients were examined to estimate serum blood levels of 25-OH vitamin D. Results: 88 patients with no recurrent acute OE were placed into the control group (1) whereas 59 patients with recurrent acute OE story were placed into group (2). 25-OH vitamin D results of group (1) varied between 15 and 54 ng/mL and 25-OH vitamin D results in group (2) moved in between 3 and 42 ng/mL. In the control group (1), the mean ratio was 32.13, the mean standard error was 0.826. In group (2), the mean ratio was 20.54 and the mean standard error was 0.896. Compared to the control group, serum 25-OH vitamin D levels in recurrent OE group were measured to be in a statistically low level (p=0.000). Conclusions: This study shows the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and recurrent acute OE.