Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a chronic disease that occurs when pulmonary arteries that carry blood from the heart to the lungs become narrow and tough, forcing the right side of the heart to work much harder to pump blood back to the lungs. The result ranges from shortness of breath to heart failure.
In this Devoschildren video shared in December 2015, pediatric cardiologist Dr. Joseph Kuruvilla talks about pulmonary hypertension in children.  Pediatric pulmonary hypertension is very rare – between 2 and 15 cases per million. It is more prevalent in premature babies whose lungs are not fully developed before birth. Read…
Sean Wyman was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension at 19 and then became a mentor for children and teenagers with the disease. Wyman’s brainchild Lips Painted Blue is an animated series geared to help children and tweens with pulmonary hypertension learn more about the disease. Read about seven tips to help…
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension you are probably feeling overwhelmed and unsure about what to do next.  Read our list of four steps to take after your diagnosis. Take home and read pamphlets and other literature from the hospital or doctor’s office. Research on the internet and…
When you have pulmonary hypertension, it is important to eat a healthy and balanced diet that is low in sodium. Diets rich in anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants can improve your well-being. This no-salt curry chicken recipe is full of fruits and vegetables, and rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants, like Vitamin C, can stop…
In this AJMCtv video from the American Journal of Managed Care, Dr. Derek Van Amerongen, vice president of Humana Ohio, explains the role of managed care companies in regard to chronic rare diseases such as pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Find out about 10 common symptoms of pulmonary hypertension here. Amerongen…
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a rare lung disease characterized by increased blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries. These are the arteries that carry deoxygenated blood from a person’s heart to the lungs to pick up oxygen. As the pressure builds, the heart must work harder to pump blood through the lungs. Over…
If you’re reading this article, you probably are already very familiar with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). You know that this disease affects the lungs and the heart and that there is currently no cure. Getting a diagnosis of a disease so serious like PAH can be devastating but also…
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a rare lung disease characterized by a life-threatening increase of blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries. Discover seven curious facts about pulmonary arterial hypertension. StoryBots made this fun and quirky children’s video to help kids understand the purpose of our lungs and what happens to our bodies when…
According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, there are 10 main signs for pulmonary hypertension. While the individual symptoms on their own do not not mean you have PH, if you experience any combination of the symptoms you should see your doctor.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apwrg0fyx70 Just because you have a chronic illness, it doesn’t mean you can’t travel and see the world. However, traveling when you have pulmonary hypertension does mean you have much to consider before embarking on your journey. Want to know how to stay hydrated in warmer weather? Read more here.
Easy Ways to Relieve Stress Relax! There’s something about those words — relax, be calm, and calm down — that trigger a deep emotional response in most of us. These ways to relax are so easy that you’ll feel relaxed in no time! When you have…
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