https://vimeo.com/181671856 This Healthy Body, Healthy Mind video from Information Television Network, talks about symptoms and the diagnosis process for pulmonary hypertension and how treatment for the disease has improved over the last two decades. Tyvaso is safe and well-tolerated by PAH patients a study finds. Dr. Scott McFarland…
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Currently, there’s no cure for pulmonary hypertension, but there are ways that you can reduce your symptoms and manage the disease to improve your quality of life. We’ve compiled a list of nine ways to self-manage your pulmonary hypertension based on information from the Mayo Clinic: Rest…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJn2UKLRVJk Pulmonary hypertension can strike anyone, at anytime as this video from Medicine X testifies. We meet a young man who used to play professional rugby and a mother who prove that age and physical fitness do not necessarily safeguard you against the disease. Paul and Kim explain how…
https://vimeo.com/170026811 This hour-long documentary from Information Television Network focuses on four rare diseases: pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), Pompe disease, acute intermittent porphyria and urea cycle disorder. PAH patients with rare disease subtypes in need of better research and treatment. Find out more. Rare diseases are often under-researched, difficult…
PHAware is celebrating PH Awareness Month this November by launching a series of podcasts called “I’m Aware That I’m Rare.” The podcast began airing on October 24 and will continue every Monday and Thursday morning for the rest of 2016. Discover more online resources for pulmonary hypertension…
In this video from UMMS Marketing and Comms, Dr. Guaram V. Ramani, an assistant professor of medicine, talks about the three groups of pulmonary hypertensions and the different treatment approaches for each group, along with the screening process and general symptoms. Find out more about testing for…
It’s no surprise that sometimes people say things they don’t want to–or mean to. Especially when they’re talking to someone with a disease like pulmonary hypertension (PH), that is not fully understood by those who don’t live with it. Pulmonary hypertension is a chronic illness, and chronic illnesses affect around…
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) can affect patients of all ages. However, while there are different treatments available for adults with the disease, there are fewer treatments currently available for children who have PH. Find out more about pediatric pulmonary hypertension here. Chloe Temtchine is no stranger to the…
In this phaware global association video, Dr. Dunbar Ivy from the Children’s Hospital in Colorado, explains why young pulmonary hypertension patients need an app. Study finds that pediatric pulmonary hypertension in premature babies is linked to severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Read more here. Being able to track the physical…
According to Pulmonary Hypertension Association, everyone benefits from a good night’s sleep, but it’s essential for those with PH. To help you get the rest you deserve, here are 11 tips to help you sleep better with pulmonary hypertension (source: Pulmonary Hypertension Association): Â To avoid an…
There are several treatment options available to address pulmonary hypertension, even though there is still no known cure for the disease. Among the treatment options are drugs/medicines, surgery, and therapies. Wondering about pulmonary hypertension treatments? Fortunately, research and science never stand still and they are constantly evolving trying…
Nutritious Sweet Potatoes Do you enjoy sweet potatoes? Did you know they’re a super food that contain many nutritional benefits? The World’s Healthiest Foods, list numerous benefits of incorporating sweet potatoes into your diet. Some of these health benefits include increasing your antioxidant intake, consuming more anti-inflammatory…
