Taking a specific whey protein supplement (ImuPower) daily for 6 weeks can improve shortness of breath but not lung function or quality of life in people with COPD. Other research suggests that taking whey protein supplements does not improve lung function, muscle function, or exercise tolerance in people with COPD.
I have a pt who has hypochloremia and hypokalemia along with hyponatremia. I don't under stand the relationship between hypochloremia and hypokalemia. I did write that hypokalemia is related to my pt by: drugs can cause decreased levels such as heparin.
Re: Mast cells, leukotrienes, prostaglandins, heparin, etc. Reply #1 - 12/05/12 at 05:36:51. This is confusing at first, for sure. Most doctors start people on H1 and H2 antihistamines. They attach to histamine receptors in various parts of the body, thus keeping histamine from attaching and causing symptoms.