NOVEMBER is the month of Pulmonary Hypertension.
Did you know anyone can Pulmonary Hypertension? According to the Mayo Clinic, There's over 200,000 cases in the U.S every year. What is Pulmonary Hypertension, just as it is Pulmonary lungs and Hypertension high blood pressure. Therefore, pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure in the lungs. Although, the Mayo clinic states that this type of high blood pressure affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of the heart.
My mom was diagnosed a few years before she passed away. First they diagnosed her with COPD, and sleep apnea. Then, finally a pulmonologist diagnosed her with PAH. Finally when she was able to have that diagnosis and proper treatment she was able to have a little ounce of her life back.
I have three great friends I have met on the journey after my mom passed away. And, with them, I feel alittle like my momma is still around.
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