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This is Rachel. She is living with Pulmonary Hypertension. She experiences shortness of breath, difficulties while walking, and even picking up her daughter when she comes from school is something that leaves her breathless. “The Israeli Pulmonary Hypertension Association was formed to help patients and their families cope with…

Watch the video to learn a little bit more about COPD, as well as the different types of pulmonary diseases, research, investigation and treatments. Learn more about COPD and Pulmonary Hypertension: http://bit.ly/1NnC2by…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fxQVM_hBP0 In this video, Pensacola personal injury lawyer Joe Zarzaur and Dr. Evan Malone discuss pulmonary embolism signs, symptoms, and risk factors. You may think that a pulmonary embolism only happens in elderly people or those who are hospitalized, but the truth is that it can also occur in young…

“Former soldier Matthew Millington died after being given a cancerous lung. In a video produced by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association, his wife Siobhan, and mum and dad Maureen and Lester tell his story of his life.”   Learn more about Pulmonary Hypertension: http://bit.ly/1K4oewk…

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) refers to the scarring of the interstitium (the supporting framework of the lungs as well as the pulmonary tissues), with fibroblast proliferation, deposition of extracellular matrix and progressing fibrosis of the tissues. It is a debilitating, lethal condition which worsens progressively, leading to…

Pulmonary Hypertension (PH), also referred to as Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), refers to an increase in the blood pressure in the lung vasculature. The narrowing of pulmonary arteries increases vasoconstriction and vascular resistance, which results in increased pressure on the right side of the heart in order to…

Pulmonary Embolism – My Journey to Diagnosis. It took 1.5 years and over 20 Doctor and Emergency Room visits to reach a diagnosis. Every time I went to the Emergency Room, I was dismissed as having “anxiety” and sent home. For almost a year I couldn’t sleep because my…

“The Israeli Pulmonary Hypertension Association was formed to help patients and their families cope with this all-encompassing disease. Unfortunately, Rachel is not alone and many other patients and their families suffer from similar financial hardship due to this crippling disease.” Learn more about Pulmonary Hypertension: http://bit.ly/1K4oewk…

An 18 year-long prospective study on the length of television watching and the risk of pulmonary embolism revealed a positive correlation between the length of time a person watches television per day and the risk of developing a possibly fatal pulmonary embolism. The study was presented at the …

According to the NIH, signs and symptoms of pulmonary hypertension (PH) may include: Shortness of breath during routine activity, such as climbing two flights of stairs Tiredness Chest pain A racing heartbeat Pain on the upper right side of the abdomen Decreased appetite As PH worsens, you may find…

Watch the video to learn a little bit more about COPD and which are the different types of pulmonary diseases. Learn more about COPD and Pulmonary Hypertension: http://bit.ly/1NnC2by…

According to Pulmonary Hypertension Association, everyone benefits from a good night’s sleep, but it’s essential for those with PH. Check out the tips below to help you get your Zzzzs. Maintain good sleep habits: Stick to a regular schedule during the day. Try to wake up and go…