Chest
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Biography Historical Article
Giants in Chest Medicine: Peter J. Barnes, MA, DM, DSc, Master FCCP.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Albuterol Administration Is Commonly Associated With Increases In Serum Lactate In Asthmatics Treated for Acute Exacerbation of Asthma.
Controversy exists around the incidence and cause of hyperlactatemia during asthma exacerbations. We evaluated the incidence, potential causes, and adverse events of hyperlactatemia in patients with acute asthma exacerbation. ⋯ Plasma albuterol was significantly correlated with serum lactate concentration after adjusting for asthma severity. Hyperlactatemia was not associated with poorer pulmonary function as measured by 3-h FEV 1 % predicted or increased hospitalization or relapse at 1 week.