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World J Methodol. Mar 20, 2026; 16(1): 109252
Published online Mar 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i1.109252
Vitamin D and allergic rhinitis: A mini-review
Esra Karaaytu, Öner Özdemir
Esra Karaaytu, Medical Faculty, Sakarya University, Adapazarı 54100, Sakarya, Türkiye
Öner Özdemir, Department of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Medical Faculty, Sakarya University, Adapazarı 54100, Sakarya, Türkiye
Author contributions: Karaaytu E and Özdemir Ö have both done everything, read and approved the final version of the manuscript to be published.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors declare no conflict of interest in publishing the manuscript.
Corresponding author: Öner Özdemir, MD, Professor, Department of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Medical Faculty, Sakarya University, Adnan Menderes Cad, Adapazarı 54100, Sakarya, Türkiye. ozdemir_oner@hotmail.com
Received: May 6, 2025
Revised: June 19, 2025
Accepted: September 12, 2025
Published online: March 20, 2026
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Allergic rhinitis (AR) is an increasingly common inflammatory disease mediated by immunoglobulin E in response to environmental allergens, substantially impacting the quality of life and healthcare systems worldwide. Recent research has drawn attention to the role of vitamin D, a corticosteroid hormone with immunomodulatory properties, in influencing the onset and severity of allergic diseases, including AR.