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…
Pulmonary hypertension cuts off blood flow to the lungs and parts of the heart. Some of the symptoms of the disease include fatigue, dizziness and difficulty breathing. For these and other reasons, active people find living with PH very difficult, and there are few people more active than children.
According to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association of Canada, pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a serious, progressive and potentially fatal lung disease. PH causes high blood pressure in the lungs due to inflammation or scarring in the pulmonary arteries. Untreated, PH can lead to weakness in the right side of the heart,…
There are various types of pulmonary hypertension (PH) but the root of the disease is the same. According to Living With PH and the NHS, the human body has several pulmonary arteries (blood vessels that take blood to your lungs). Pulmonary hypertension is what happens…
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…
Summer’s here and the temperature is rising, which makes living with a chronic lung condition a lot more difficult. Having pulmonary hypertension (PH) puts you at risk of serious complications such as heat stroke, dehydration and exhaustion. However, the Pulmonary Hypertension Associaton has some handy tips to…
Life with pulmonary hypertension (PH) can be difficult and challenging, so it’s no wonder that many people living with the disease also suffer from emotional issues such as depression and anxiety. MORE: Understanding the struggle of pulmonary hypertension patients. If you feel you’re not coping well emotionally, it’s important you speak to…
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