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.
Although it is possible that hydrochlorothiazide could cause hyponatremia, it is striking that only one day after the addition of valproic acid symptoms occur. No further details were reported. Conclusion In the Lareb database 359 reports of valproic acid are present, of which six concern hyponatremia and/or SIADH. The number of reports in the Lareb and the WHO database and the case reports in literature support the association.