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Eat healthier. Exercise more. Learn a new skill. Pay off a credit card. Many of us have made similar New Year’s resolutions over the years. And many of us have also ended January feeling like failures because we didn’t follow through perfectly. We...

Nutrition can be a powerful tool for managing pulmonary hypertension (PH). Lifestyle changes like limiting salt consumption and controlling fluid intake can help control blood pressure and minimize water retention, both of which can help with...

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) means persistence and hope to me. I am newly diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension, though I have had many health issues for years. I am only 40 years old, married to an amazing man, Joshua. We have a beautiful...

This time of the year can be overwhelming with expectations around the holidays, and living with pulmonary hypertension (PH) doesn’t make it any easier. One way to find some relief from the pressure and stress is to focus on gratitude. You might...

Runny nose. Sneezing. Itchy, watery eyes. Is it allergies or pulmonary hypertension (PH)? Members of myPHteam members share questions – and frustrations - about the source of their allergy symptoms.One woman, who has been “coughing for a month”...

Living with pulmonary hypertension (PH) may change your holidays, but you can still have enjoyable and meaningful celebrations. Although PH may make some holiday traditions challenging, it doesn't mean you can't enjoy connecting with friends and...

We all respond differently to information about our health. After learning you have pulmonary hypertension, you might be stunned, scared, or even relieved to have answers that explain shortness of breath, dizziness, or fatigue. No matter what you’...

There is an old saying: “Good fences make good neighbors.” Having healthy boundaries in relationships is important for everyone, especially for people with a chronic condition like pulmonary hypertension (PH). Setting and defending boundaries...

Living with pulmonary hypertension (PH) can mean having limited energy, time, and bandwidth. You may find yourself needing to say "no" more often than you did before you developed PH. Do you have a tough time being direct with others about how you...

Sleep Problems and Pulmonary HypertensionPeople with pulmonary hypertension (PH) frequently experience problems sleeping. “I am lucky if I get four to five hours of sleep at night and have sometimes gone all night with no sleep,” a MyPHTeam member...