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Does pah cause hoarseness

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Vail, AZ
August 1
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It does for me when Im short of breath.

August 1
myPHteam

Can PAH cause hoarseness? It's not a commonly listed symptom, but there is a connection worth knowing about.

In rare cases, the pulmonary artery can become significantly enlarged due to the increased pressure caused by PAH. When this happens, the enlarged artery can press on nearby nerves in the chest. This nerve Show Full Answer

Can PAH cause hoarseness? It's not a commonly listed symptom, but there is a connection worth knowing about.

In rare cases, the pulmonary artery can become significantly enlarged due to the increased pressure caused by PAH. When this happens, the enlarged artery can press on nearby nerves in the chest. This nerve compression can sometimes lead to hoarseness, in addition to triggering a cough.

It's also worth considering that some PAH medications can cause throat or airway-related side effects that might contribute to hoarseness.

If hoarseness is something being experienced, it's a good idea to bring it up with a pulmonologist or PAH specialist. They can help determine whether it's related to PAH progression, a medication side effect, or something else entirely.

August 1
A myPHteam Member

Hi Cathy534, I also have ILD and just mild PH but I also have hoarseness, it is worse if it humid outside for me, I actually have to go back to an ENT in September since it seems to have gotten worse after an upper respiratory infection this past spring. My ENT moved out of state so I had to wait almost 3 months to get into another ENT up north from me. I have been diagnosed with LPR (the silent reflux) back about 5 years ago and chronic sinusitis, I don't have the old Gym voice I used to have when I was coaching college volleyball or even my lecture voice for teaching some classes.

August 2
A myPHteam Member

It can, some days I believe my hoarsness can get worse due to PH.

August 1

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