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.
1 Hyponatremia may be a side effect of medications, especially diuretics or water pills used to help control blood pressure. 2  This class of drugs can cause excessive loss of sodium in the urine. 3  Hormonal diseases such as Addison's disease or adrenal insufficiency and hypothyroidism may be associated with low sodium levels.pecific situations. 1  Hyponatremia may be a side effect of medications, especially diuretics or water pills used to help control blood pressure. 2  Hormonal diseases such as Addison's disease or adrenal insufficiency and hypothyroidism may be associated with low sodium levels. 3  Polydipsia, or excessive water intake, may cause water intoxication, ... 4  I