A paradoxical effect of bronchodilators.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Lactic acidosis previously has been reported during treatment of asthma with beta-2 agonists. However, this metabolic disturbance never had any clinical consequence. We report a case of a patient with asthma in whom beta-2 agonist administration increased dyspnea by metabolic acidosis due to a sharp increase in lactate levels (hyperlactatemia) and led to inappropriate intensification of bronchodilator therapy.
Medical subject headings
- Acidosis, Lactic
- Adrenergic beta-Agonists
- Albuterol
- Bronchodilator Agents