Questions & Answers

Does Anyone Else Get Extremely Short Of Breath And Experience Pain When You Bend Over?

What Percentage Of People Are Cured, Vs. Misdiagnosis?

I was given 2 to 4 months to live, sent home on oxygen. I refused meds. That was 6 years ago. I pushed myself until I cried. Within one year, I was jogging. Today I mountain climb. Never give up.

My Pulmomologist Said I Have PH And Has Not Given Me Anything To Help With Symptoms.

I feel very fatigued, Dizzy and short of breath most/All days. Especially after trying to do something for an hour or so the day before. I have been like this for 2.5-3 years. My pulmonologist is not treating me for it just making me do more tests with cardiologist. I live in Oklahoma and the Humidity is making it worse. I can't work
It starts when I wake up (I am on CPAP) and gets worse when I shower. If I bend over to tie my shoes or pick anything of any weight up I feel like I am going to… read more

What Is Purse Breathing?

True story: for years when I would be sob staff at the varied places I have lived would loudly tell me to breathe in through my nose & out through my mouth. Then a few would be a little more descriptive & say "smell the flowers & blow out the candles". It was not until I came here that I heard "purse breathing". Now it has a name. I have not done it correctly for years. You can learn from my mistakes.

Deep breath in through your nose .. count to 2
PUCKER YOUR LIPS
SLOWLY exhale (goal at this… read more

How Do I Find The Middle Ground So I Don't Get So Fatigued?

I'm learning that even the slightest stress causes me to get exhausted. Life is full of stress without even trying. I struggle to find that middle ground in handling the stress that normal life hands me and still be able to function. I am able to keep basic cleaning done and grocery shopping with my husband's help. But some 6days that gets to be too much when unexpected stress pops up.

Does Anyone Else Have Chest Pain With Their PH?

I have chest pain, mostly on the left side, and shortness of breath with slight movement. Sometimes it goes away in a few minutes but it usually stays several hours. Sometimes I wake up with it. Does anyone else experience this? If so, how do you manage it?

I Am New To PH And Now That Winter Has Arrived I Find It A Lot Harder To Breath Outside. Has Anyone Found Anything I Can Do To Help With It?

I live in Canada and now that winter has arrived I have noticed it really hard to take a deep breath or walk very far outside in the cold air. I am not on oxygen is there anything that helps when you are outside?

Exercise

what if O2 saturation drops below 90? Stop? Keep exercising anyway? Reduce intensity?

Feeling Discouraged

Hi everyone
I was looking over MyChart (my medical records, test results, etc.) when I came across one of the ER doctor's notes from when I was in the ER a while back, and the doctor said I have pulmonary hypertension. When I saw my primary doctor, I told her of my recent discovery and me finding out that I have PH. She didn't seem too concerned & kinda brushed it off, so I didn't say anything more about it. A few months went by (without me being concerned about it. After all, my doctor… read more

Did You Know That Leaning Forward Helps With Breathing And Oxygen Saturation? It Works For Me.