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September 23, 2019September 23, 2019

Going After Your Dream Job When You Have a Chronic Illness

Chronically Uncool – a Column by Ellie Bird, Columns

Holding down a job when you have a chronic illness can be really tricky. First, there’s the time you’ll need off for appointments. Secondly, there’s the fact that you’ll ... Read more

September 23, 2019September 19, 2019

Tips on Organizing PH Supplies at Home

Columns, Life As A Caregiver - a Column By Colleen Steele

Change is inevitable when you or a loved one is diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension (PH). There will be physical, emotional, and social adjustments. And one day you will notice ... Read more

September 20, 2019September 17, 2019

When I Say I Can’t Get Pregnant, Hearing ‘You Never Know’ Hurts

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

“Is there any chance you are pregnant?” Unfortunately, I have had to answer this question more times than I would like to count. Usually, I can think of some ... Read more

September 20, 2019September 18, 2019

Coexisting Conditions Make Managing PH Even More Challenging

Columns, Worth the PHight - a Column by Jen Cueva

Managing pulmonary hypertension (PH) can be exhausting. Adding coexisting conditions makes it even more challenging. Like me, many people struggle to manage multiple illnesses. In addition to PH, I ... Read more

September 16, 2019September 18, 2019

Exercise and PH: Becoming Active Again After Diagnosis

Chronically Uncool – a Column by Ellie Bird, Columns

After I was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension (PH), I was so scared of doing any further damage to my heart that I stopped exercising altogether. I even gave up ... Read more

September 16, 2019September 18, 2019

My Son’s Friendship Was Not Defined by PH

Columns, Life As A Caregiver - a Column By Colleen Steele

My son Cullen was excited to tell me he’d made a friend on his first day of kindergarten. Fifteen years later, he and Keenan remain best friends. Cullen’s battle ... Read more

September 13, 2019September 11, 2019

Weight Management Is an Ongoing Challenge While Living with PH

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

For the first 18 years of my life, I rarely thought about my weight. I was active, enjoyed playing sports, and had a muscular, athletic build. My body type ... Read more

September 13, 2019September 11, 2019

Natural Disaster Preparedness Tips for PH Patients

Columns, Worth the PHight - a Column by Jen Cueva

The number of devastating natural disasters has increased significantly in the past several years. These billion-dollar disasters strike some states repeatedly. Therefore, residents in those areas realize the importance ... Read more

September 9, 2019September 11, 2019

I’m Breathing Easier After Receiving My PH Diagnosis

Chronically Uncool – a Column by Ellie Bird, Columns

Welcome to Ellie Bird’s “Chronically Uncool,” a new Pulmonary Hypertension News column. When I was at university, I had a boyfriend who was obsessed with fitness. I had always been ... Read more

September 9, 2019September 11, 2019

The Therapeutic Benefits of Owning a Pet

Columns, Life As A Caregiver - a Column By Colleen Steele

My son was 8 years old when he was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension (PH). Children are supposed to be nurtured, but the attention showered on a child living with ... Read more

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