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Exercise and PH

Posted on March 7, 2018

Exercise can be difficult with pulmonary hypertension. Moderated exercise approved by your healthcare professional, may help your endurance, strengthen your muscles, and breathe easier. Finding the motivation to exercise when you have PH is best done alongside others with PH who understand the obstacles and rewards.

On myPHteam, the social network and online support group for those living with pulmonary hypertension, members talk about a range of personal experiences and struggles. Exercise is one of the top 10 topics most discussed.

Here are a few question-and-answer threads about exercise:

Here are some conversations about exercise:

​​​​​Have another topic you'd like to discuss or explore? Go to myPHteam today and start the conversation. You'll be surprised just how many others may share similar stories.

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Posted on March 7, 2018
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