Author Archives: Marta Ribeiro

According to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association, depression can happen to anyone, in fact, health care professionals believe that we will all experience depression at some point in our lives. However, living with pulmonary hypertension can introduce factors into our daily lives that put patients at a higher risk of developing depression.

When you’re dealing with a disease that’s affecting you or your loved ones, you may feel confused. Books on the subject are a good way to learn more about the condition and will help you stay up to date on new developments. To help you get started, here are some of the bestselling books about…

You’re probably thinking…singing? really? But according to the British Lung Foundation, recent studies have been focusing on how our bodies respond to music and how they can use it to treat lung diseases. MORE: Six ways to help you take care of your lungs Researchers have found that there are five major benefits of singing: 1.

Pulmonary hypertension is a rare lung disease characterized by increased blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries that eventually makes breathing very difficult. MORE: Learn why every breath matters for patients with pulmonary hypertension Breathing is the most important thing our body does. Without lungs to breathe, we can’t live. It sounds simple,…

According to the Cleveland Clinic, pulmonary hypertension (PH) is rare pulmonary disease. In PH patients, arteries become more narrow, making it difficult for blood to flow through the vessels between the heart and the lungs, increasing the blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries. MORE: The difficulties of diagnosing pulmonary arterial hypertension What causes…

“I was diagnosed with severe pulmonary hypertension… and I was told I didn’t have much time to live.” This is Chloe’s story, but it could be your story. Chloe Temtchine is no stranger to the pulmonary hypertension world. As one of the most active members of the PH community, the…

Living with a chronic illness is never easy. When you get diagnosed with a disease that is going to be with you for the rest of your life, you have to adapt to your new life. But how can you do that? MORE: Do you know what you…

Living with pulmonary hypertension can be quite difficult, especially if you’re a newly diagnosed patient. It’s a rare condition, so patients often have a long list of questions they need answered. To save you some time, we’ve put together nine of the most frequently asked questions concerning…

Being diagnosed with a serious lung and heart condition such as pulmonary hypertension is stressful and overwhelming. To make things a little easier for you, we’ve gathered seven tips to help you plan your first pulmonary hypertension appointment with your new doctor (source: Pulmonary Hypertension Association):…

Because pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a rare and progressive disorder, patients often feel isolated and lonely. In this video, 25-year-old Shani shares her story with pulmonary hypertension, a disease she was diagnosed with when she was just 9 months old. MORE: Shani shares 10 tips for traveling safely with pulmonary hypertension Shani has been dealing with…

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a disease diagnosed when arteries responsible for carrying blood become thick, stiff and clogged. Normally, the arteries transport blood from the heart to the lungs, but in PH, the vessel flow is hampered leading to abnormally high blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries. MORE:…

Being diagnosed with such a complex and mysterious lung condition such as pulmonary hypertension (PH), can be extremely devastating, especially if you don’t know what to expect. You may start wondering if you’ll be able to maintain your routine and whether or not you’ll be able to do regular…