What You Need to Know About Living with Pulmonary Hypertension

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Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a serious and rapidly progressive disease that affects the heart and the lungs. Patients living with pulmonary hypertension have to adapt their lifestyle to their new condition. Although they have some good days, PH makes patients feel exhausted all the time as they suffer from shortness of breath.

Read about 8 red flag pulmonary hypertension symptoms you should be aware of.

Unfortunately, there is still no known cure available to end PH, but research has been evolving and doctors and scientists have been discovering some new ways to approach this lung condition. In this video, shared by PHAEUROPE, meet some real pulmonary hypertension patients as they talk about how difficult it is to live with this rare and deadly disease and how it affects their everyday lives.

Did you there are 5 different classes of pulmonary hypertension? Get to know them here.

Pulmonary Hypertension News is strictly a news and information website about the disease. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.


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