Pulmonary Hypertension: Symptoms

Symptoms of pulmonary hypertension (PH) usually involve the heart. Common symptoms may include:

• Shortness of breath during routine activity, such as walking up stairs.
• Tiredness
• Chest pain
• A racing heartbeat

As PH worsens, you may find it hard to do any physical activities. At this point, other signs and symptoms may include:

• Feeling lightheaded, especially during physical activity
• Fainting
• Swelling in your legs and ankles
• A bluish color on your lips and skin

This information has been adapted from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute.