A case of lactic acidosis complicating assessment and management of asthma
2008
Lactic Acidosis in Asthma Management
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Veenith Tonny, Pearce Abigail
Primary Institution: Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, UK
Hypothesis
Can inhaled beta-agonists cause lactic acidosis in asthma patients?
Conclusion
Lactic acidosis can occur due to inhaled beta-agonist administration, which may complicate asthma management.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient experienced lactic acidosis despite normal oxygen levels.
- Discontinuation of salbutamol led to a rapid reversal of lactic acidosis.
- Salbutamol is known to increase serum lactate levels.
Takeaway
Sometimes, medicine can make you feel worse instead of better. In this case, a patient with asthma got sick from a medicine that was supposed to help her breathe.
Methodology
Case report detailing the clinical presentation, treatment, and outcomes of a single patient.
Limitations
Findings are based on a single case, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
31-year-old Caucasian female with poorly-controlled asthma.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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