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A one-year-old girl with pulmonary hypertension has become the youngest patient to receive a double lung transplant in Japan. MORE: Seven common questions about pediatric pulmonary hypertension.  According to the Japan Times, the procedure was performed last week at the Okayama University Hospital when a six-year-old boy’s organs…

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…

A “spoonie” is a term used by people with chronic illnesses. It stems from lupus blogger Christine Miserandino who explained her lack of energy using spoons. How do you know if you’re a spoonie? We’ve scoured the Internet for some examples of what it’s like to be…

In this video from Rogers TV, James Altimas and his wife and caregiver, Donna Downes, talk about the harsh reality of living with pulmonary hypertension (PH). MORE: Five ways you can raise awareness of pulmonary hypertension. Daytime host Dylan Black explains that more than 5,000…

Lung disease is one of the main causes of American deaths, second only to heart disease. While some lung diseases are genetic and unavoidable, following a healthy lifestyle and avoiding lung irritants can help protect you from developing many of them. We’ve put together a list of tips to help lower your risk of developing a…

  In this latest video from ChloesPHriend, popular member of the PH community, Chloe Temtchine, shares five ways to stay positive while living with pulmonary hypertension. MORE: Chloe Temtchine shares her five key elements to improving PH health. Chloe shares her tips for traveling with oxygen, which…

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…

Released on May 5 to mark World Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Day, this video from Buns and Pearls goes over some of the basic facts about the disease. MORE: Five ways you can raise awareness of pulmonary hypertension.  The film lists some of the most common…

Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel recently shared that his newborn son William (Billy) underwent open heart surgery when he was just three days old. The infant was born with the rare congenital heart condition tetralogy of Fallot with pulmonary atresia. MORE: Seven common questions about pediatric pulmonary hypertension.

Many people with chronic diseases have what’s called an “invisible illness.” This means that although they’re very sick, they don’t have visible signs of illness so many people assume that they’re not really sick at all. MORE: Six ways you can raise awareness of pulmonary hypertension.  This is a constant source of frustration for…

May 5 is World Pulmonary Hypertension Day, but how does it help those who suffer from the disease? MORE: Take the “Fear the Pie” challenge for World Pulmonary Hypertension Day World Pulmonary Hypertension Day is a global event to raise the profile of this little-known lung disease.

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) patients are susceptible to lung infections which can often lead to hospitalization. According to the American Lung Association, there are several things you can do to help prevent lung infections. MORE: What exactly is pulmonary hypertension? Practice Good Hygiene Regularly washing hands with soap…