Living with Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) Make an Appointment Ask a Question Search Conditions Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a kind of high blood pressure that affects the arteries in your lungs and heart. PH can make you short of breath and often looks like or accompanies other diseases of the lungs and heart such as COPD, emphysema, interstitial lung disease (ILD) or sleep apnea. Healthy pulmonary arteries of the lungs are elastic, whereas when PH is present, arteries stiffen and thicken leading to resistance when blood passes through vessels. People living with PH may experience shortness of breath, low oxygen levels, chest pain or pressure, near fainting or fainting, fatigue and palpitations. There are many steps you can take to manage your disease, improve symptoms and slow the progression of the disease. Some straightforward steps include losing weight, quitting smoking and beginning an exercise routine. Depending on the underlying cause of your PH, your health care provider may also recommend medication, oxygen therapy or other treatments. Featured Stories Proper Hydration Living with Heart Disease Healthy Recipes Understanding Pulmonary Hypertension Pulmonary Hypertension Care at National Jewish Health At National Jewish Health, you’ll find: The latest in pulmonary hypertension clinical trials Advanced cardiac testing for pulmonary hypertension A focused and integrated approach A therapy plan designed especially for you Nutrition and lifestyle advice from experts State-of-the art testing in one of the world’s largest pulmonary physiology labs. Learn more about our Pulmonary Hypertension Center. More Living with Pulmonary Hypertension Tips Taking Multivitamins Sodium Dangers High Blood Pressure in the Lungs – Get the Facts from National Jewish Health Proper Hydration Proper Hydration Healthy Recipes Eating Well Throughout the Holiday Season Medicine Safety Managing Your Medication Supply Stress & Relaxation Smoking & Tobacco Use Plant-Based Diets Improve Your Heart Health Heart Healthy Tips 10 Tips for Eating Less Meat Understanding Pulmonary Hypertension How is Pulmonary Hypertension Diagnosed at National Jewish Health? What Has Love Got to Do with Your Health? Walk With A Doc Transforms Lives Lifestyle Medicine: Improve Health, Food, Sleep, Exercise & Stress Management 4 Simple Ways to Be the Healthiest You Walking Is Nature’s Best Medicine How to Lower Blood Pressure with Simple Changes Living with Heart Disease Healthy Eating 10 Benefits of Staying Hydrated Tips to Improve Health by Increasing Happiness Heart / Lung Connection Exercise & Weight What is Pulmonary Hypertension? You may also be interested in... Living with Chronic Disease Class Living with Chronic Disease Class Managing Your Energy Everyday Class Managing Your Energy Everyday Class NTM Infections Support Groups On the Go With Oxygen Class Stress Management and Relaxation Class