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Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a rare, chronic disease that occurs when pulmonary arteries that carry blood from the heart to the lungs become narrow and tough, forcing the right side of the heart to work much harder to pump blood back to the lungs. The result ranges from shortness of breath to heart…

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a chronic lung disease that occurs when your pulmonary arteries become narrowed or blocked, causing increased blood pressure in the lungs and forcing the heart to work harder. Here are some risks factors for developing PH according to the Mayo Clinic.  1. Age: The average age at…

The six-minute walk test is used to monitor patients with chronic lung diseases such as pulmonary hypertension (PH). It’s often part of the screening and diagnosis process and patients with the condition may have to have the test regularly to monitor the disease’s progression. MORE: Seven interesting facts about pulmonary hypertension According to …

Coping with a chronic illness is challenging, both physically and emotionally. Often the illness can change the way we look, making us feel self-conscious or embarrassed. This is not helped by people commenting on physical changes like weight gain or loss, or other body or facial changes. MORE: Seven nutrient-packed recipes PH patients might want…

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a chronic lung disease where the blood pressure in the lungs is dangerously elevated. This forces the right side of the heart to work much harder to pump oxygenated blood back into the lungs and can lead to heart failure. In many cases of pulmonary hypertension,…

There are many reasons why a person may develop pulmonary hypertension (PH), one of which is needing a new liver. MORE: Portopulmonary hypertension seen as an important prognosis parameter in liver transplant candidates People who are suffering from liver disease with portal hypertension — high blood pressure in the…

Service dogs are typically thought of as necessary companions for the visually impaired, but service and therapy dogs can be a practical solution for people with a variety of chronic illnesses. As well as being a trusted friend, service dogs can expand owners’ motor abilities, granting them new independence and allowing them…

Lung transplant is usually considered the last option for those with pulmonary hypertension, but if a patient fails to respond to medications, they may be eligible for the procedure. Viable lungs usually come from either patients with no brain function or those who have recently deceased (cadaver). According to the Pulmonary…

Familial pulmonary hypertension (or hereditary pulmonary hypertension) accounts for around 5 percent of cases. It is also known as primary pulmonary hypertension. MORE: The pathophysciology of pulmonary arterial hypertension The disease occurs three times more often in women than men and can develop at any age. It is often difficult…

In this video from GSK, Iain Armstrong, the chairman of the Pulmonary Hypertension Association U.K., talks about how pulmonary hypertension (PH) is managed. MORE: What to know about pulmonary hypertension and lung transplants Armstrong, who is also a nurse consultant, shares that he’s been working…

There are many different lung diseases that vary in severity, but one thing is certain: the number of women developing and dying from lung diseases is rapidly rising in the U.S. With early diagnosis comes early treatment which can help prevent the disease from progressing too quickly. Here are some of the most common lung diseases affecting…

Chloe Temtchine is a well-known personality in the pulmonary hypertension (PH) community and in her latest ChloesPHriend vlog she talks about some of the medications she takes. MORE: Chloe Temtchine explains five key elements for improving PH health Chloe explains that she is…