Yes. Especially the lack of air and breathing hard. But I recently discovered a new, at least for me, association between anemia and PH. Since I've been anemic since I was a baby, this may have set me up for getting PH. I have attached an link to an NIH document which verifies the link between iron deficiency and PH. So you may wish to consider Iron supplements as they could make you feel better and better help your body oxygenated your blood and thus your breathing.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC79...
August 12, 2023
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a condition characterized by high blood pressure in the arteries that carry blood from the right side of the heart to the lungs. Here are some key points:
- Definition: PH is high blood pressure in the lungs due to any cause. It should not be confused with systemic hypertension, which is high Show Full Answer
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a condition characterized by high blood pressure in the arteries that carry blood from the right side of the heart to the lungs. Here are some key points:
- Definition: PH is high blood pressure in the lungs due to any cause. It should not be confused with systemic hypertension, which is high blood pressure in blood vessels throughout the body.
- Types: There are five main types of PH, classified by their underlying causes:
- Group 1: Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) caused by narrowed arteries.
- Group 2: PH caused by left heart disease.
- Group 3: PH caused by lung diseases.
- Group 4: PH caused by blood clots.
- Group 5: PH caused by unclear or multifactorial mechanisms.
- Symptoms: Symptoms can range from mild to severe and include shortness of breath, fatigue, and chest pain. The severity is classified into four functional classes, with class 1 being the least severe and class 4 being the most severe.
- Causes: PH can be caused by various factors, including genetic conditions, heart diseases, lung diseases, and blood clots.
- Impact: PH is a serious and progressive condition that can lead to heart failure, dangerous blood clots, and shortened life expectancy.
For more detailed information, you can refer to the provided resources:
- [Pulmonary Hypertension – An Overview](https://www.myPHteam.com/resources/pulmonary-hy...)
- [Types of Pulmonary Hypertension](https://www.myPHteam.com/resources/types-of-pul...)
- [Understanding Pulmonary Hypertension Pathophysiology](https://www.myPHteam.com/resources/understandin...)
- [Secondary Pulmonary Hypertension: Your Guide](https://www.myPHteam.com/resources/what-is-seco...)
- [Primary Pulmonary Hypertension: Your Guide](https://www.myPHteam.com/resources/what-is-prim...)
- [Borderline Pulmonary Hypertension: 6 Things To Know](https://www.myPHteam.com/resources/borderline-p...)
July 20, 2024
Tb..yes..depending on the severity. , prob yes for some folks, and yes. :)
August 5, 2021
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