Pulmonary hypertension is a condition that narrows the blood vessels in the lungs which causes breathlessness and is commonly misdiagnosed as other breathing conditions, such as asthma. It affects all age groups and people from every gender and culture. In this video, shared by phaware global association, watch…
Meet Shani, she was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension as a baby and at just nine months old, her life changed forever. The now 25-year-old shares her story and talks about how she copes with the disease and how it affects her day to day life. In this video…
https://vimeo.com/170026807 Meet Debbie Atkinson, a 54-year-old grandmother who was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension, in 2002. After experiencing the most common symptom of PHÂ (shortness of breath) in her day-to-day routine, Debbie knew she had to visit a doctor who could help her. At the time, she didn’t know she was…
Unfortunately, the symptoms of pulmonary hypertension are generally not apparent early on in the onset of the disease, and this may be the case for years to come. However, as PH progresses, signs and symptoms of the disease will become apparent. Here’s a list of eight common signs that may…
The PHenomenal project has launched a new video to raise awareness for pulmonary hypertension, a respiratory disease for which there is currently no cure. The project was created by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) and SteadyMed to celebrate everyone who is dealing with pulmonary hypertension. In this…
Steve Van Wormer and Lucas Van Wormer are now among the most prominent faces in the fight against pulmonary hypertension (PH). But who are they? The story of this family is intrinsically marked by an unimaginable turn, the global movement #PHAware, and the chronic disease that is characterized by high…
Everyone text ‘MADZ95 £3’ to 70070 to donate £3 towards the Pulmonary Hypertension Association and #poutforPHA (2/2) pic.twitter.com/6Xh9Jx7Ozb — Abbie Mattingley (@AbbieMattsPR) 18 de abril de 2016 Maddy Hardman was a 20-year-old with pulmonary hypertension (PH) who died unexpectedly…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apwrg0fyx70 Pulmonary hypertension affects different aspects of a patient’s life, mainly due to symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, dizziness or fainting spells, chest pressure or pain, swelling (edema) in the ankles, legs and eventually abdomen (ascites), cyanosis, and racing pulse or heart palpitations. But how is pulmonary…
Chloe Temtchine is no stranger to the pulmonary hypertension community. She’s a youtube star, singer, and songwriter who saw her life completely change when she was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension. For a couple of moments, Chloe thought that she had to give up her singing dream. But fortunately…
Pulmonary hypertension is a rare lung disease that refers to an increase in 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. This condition can affect anyone, at any age and either…
Pulmonary hypertension is a rare lung disease that refers to an increase in 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. This condition can affect anyone, at any age and either…
Understanding pulmonary diseases is often difficult, even for patients or loved ones of those who suffer from the condition. In this video, the breathing process and why it is necessary for the body is explained, as well as details about the different types of problems that may occur in…
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