What is Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is an increase in blood pressure in the pulmonary artery or lung vasculature, leading to shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting, and other symptoms, a...
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I was diagnosed about 3 weeks with pulmonary hypertension am on medication for it but i was just wondering can i travel my husband and I take a trip every year to Vegas and Arizona can i travel there any advice i will appreciate.
Posted on 08/08/09, 07:08 pm |
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Hello Liz - sorry I've only just seen your question. I was diagnosed with PH last November after a clotting episode in my lungs. I have since been told that its OK to fly but I arrange supplementary in-flight oxygen as a precaution. I would really hate to cause a panic if I got breathless half way there! My doctor said that my blood oxygen levels are still on the low side (about 92 at rest) so combine this with low oxygen on a flight and I could get breathless. So check with your doctor but maybe this would put your mind at rest too - love Sandi x 
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