Article Text
Unusual association of diseases/symptoms
CASE REPORT
Kombucha: is a cup of tea good for you?
Summary
A 54-year-old asthmatic woman presented to hospital with a 10-day history of breathlessness. On examination, she was tachypnoeic with mild wheeze. She had preserved peak flows and was saturating at 100% on room air. Investigations revealed severe metabolic lactic acidosis. On further questioning, it transpired that she drank kombucha tea, which has been linked to lactic acidosis. She made a full recovery with supportive management and cessation of the tea.
- complementary medicine
- poisoning
- metabolic disorders
- vitamins and supplements
- toxicology