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In this video from PHAware Global Association, Dr. Dunbar Ivy from the Children’s Hospital in Colorado talks about the need for a mobile app for pulmonary hypertension (PH) patients. MORE: 10 essentials to create an emergency kit for pulmonary hypertension patients. Ivy explains that when…

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 and why. MORE: Chloe Temtchine explains five key elements for improving PH health. Chloe explains that…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sk0gnTu_vJc In this video from the Vera Moulton Wall Center for Pulmonary Vascular Diseases, Jaclyn Doyle, a nurse practitioner, talks about what to expect if you’re hospitalized with pulmonary hypertension (PH). MORE: Understanding what pulmonary hypertension does to your body.  Doyle explains some of the key roles of…

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…

Eating a healthy, balanced diet is essential for everyone, but for those living with a chronic lung condition, it is even more important to eat well. The food and drinks we consume can help us achieve better overall health and the nutrients can help protect the lungs against infection. MORE: …

Managing a chronic illness can be difficult. There are many different medications to take (often at different times), appointments to remember, symptoms to keep track of, and lots of information to absorb. Thankfully, living in a digital age means that there are numerous mobile apps that can help you manage your chronic…

If you or a loved one have recently been diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension (PH,  you will want to know as much about the condition as possible. This will allow you to be proactive in your (or their) treatment plan moving forward. MORE: The difficulties of diagnosing pulmonary arterial hypertension The Pulmonary…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYpynfDIihM In this video from the Pulmonary Hypertension Association, celebrity ambassador for the organization, actor and TV host, Terrence J., uses his fame to help promote awareness of the disease. MORE: Seven tips to help you get through the hot weather with pulmonary hypertension. Terrence explains…

We tend to take our lungs for granted, that is until we develop breathing difficulties. But even when living with a chronic lung disease, it is even more important to look after these vital organs as best we can. The Rush University Medical Center has some useful advice to…

For some chronic lung disease patients, their lung function declines so much that they need to have a lung transplant. However, it’s a complicated procedure and recovery can be slow. To ensure you have the healthiest recovery possible, you’ll need to adhere to a few basic rules, according to the…

If you have pulmonary hypertension (PH), it’s wise to create an emergency kit with everything you may need in an emergency, that can be quickly accessed or taken with you when you travel or need to go to the hospital. According to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association, here are some…

If you are active on social media and have a chronic illness, you’ve probably come across the term “spoonie.” The word comes from a woman’s explanation of how she has to manage her energy levels each day.  As she was in a cafe at the time, she grabbed a bunch of spoons to…