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INOpulse Portable Oxygen Provider Improves PH-IPF Symptoms, Study Shows

The INOpulse portable oxygen provider widened blood vessels, lowered blood pressure and increased exercise capacity in pulmonary hypertension patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (PH-IPF), according to a study. Bellerophon Therapeutics, which developed the device, reported the results at the American Thoracic Society International Conference in Washington. It also discussed plans for…

9 Tips to Lower Your Risk of Lung Disease

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…

Rare Case of Pulmonary Hypertension in Genetic Disease Exposes Limited Knowledge of PH Mechanisms

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) only rarely affects children born with the genetic condition incontinentia pigmenti, illustrating that researchers lack insights into how molecular abnormalities translate into problems in the heart and lungs. A case report by researchers from Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah International Medical Research Center in Riyadh illustrates the condition, and…