The hearts of patients with pulmonary hypertension need to work harder to properly pump the blood, which makes them enlarged, weakened and more susceptible to complications such as right heart failure. It can also be related to other diseases. For more info, here’s a…
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On Saturday, November 5th, the Blue Lips Foundation is hosting a Gala in Des Moines, Iowa. The event is expected to be attended by 350 people who will enjoy an evening of dinner, auctions and live music courtesy of local indie band The Nadas. Find out more about…
Chloe Temtchine is no stranger to the pulmonary hypertension (PH) community. In fact, in addition to being an amazing singer, Chloe has been one of the most active members of the community, always working to raise awareness for PH. As a well-known face on YouTube, Chloe uses her…
When you are dealing with a disease or illness, your immune system is compromised, making it easier to pick up germs and bugs. While it’s impossible to live in a completely sterile environment, there are ways to try and minimize the amount of germs around your home according to the…
Pulmonary hypertension patients may be among those who need lung transplants to keep breathing. Read more about lung transplants in pulmonary hypertension patients. Many patients wait for new lungs for months, even years. They could feel that it will never be their turn on that seemingly endless waiting…
Eating a balanced diet is sensible advice for anyone, but it is even more important if you have pulmonary hypertension. The body needs vital nutrients and vitamins in order to keep healthy, fight infections and perform at its best. When you are already ill, eating well can help ease the symptoms…
Pulmonary Hypertension Quote: Face to the Sunshine Living with pulmonary hypertension is sometimes frightening. Share this quote for pulmonary hypertension on Pinterest to keep it all in perspective. Remember to live in the present. Buddha said, “The secret of health for both mind and body is…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FADmuUHRPUQ This PHAssociation video introduces the “A Heart Cures” challenge. The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) has devised this social media challenge, starting November 1st to help raise awareness for pulmonary hypertension (PH) and allow the public to give thanks (in the month of Thanksgiving) to their support systems.
As everybody knows, our body consists mostly of water and we need water to stay alive. Drinking enough water to stay hydrated is one of the most important things we can do, but some people don’t like the taste of water or just forget to drink it. But here’s a…
Pulmonary hypertension is a rare lung disease characterized by increased blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries that eventually makes breathing very difficult. For patients with pulmonary hypertension, every breath matters. Check out why in this video. Breathing is the most important thing our body does. Without lungs to breathe, we can’t live.
Meet Bella. As you’ll see in this Texas Children’s Hospital video, Bella is a lively and bubbly four-year-old who also happens to have had a double lung transplant. Read how pulmonary hypertension in newborns might be detected earlier using echocardiography. Bella was diagnosed with a rare…
 Turmeric Tea has Antioxidants Fall and spice go together, but so does fall and inflammation. Natural ways to relieve painful inflammation are sometimes helpful in pain management. This turmeric tea recipe may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits. If nothing else, it will warm you up as the seasons turn. …
