PULMONARY HYPERTENSION ASSOCIATION NEWS
PH and COVID-19: Visit PHA’s Online Resources
- COVID-19 FAQ for People with PH
- PHA Connects: Health and Wellness Series
- Therapy Access and Funding Assistance
- Videos to Help You Start a Home Exercise Routine
- Ways to Connect Virtually: Support Groups and More
- PH Community Making Masks: Learn How!
- Resources for HCPs
- COVID-19 in the News
#GivingTuesday Donations Set Record
Thank you to everyone who donated, shared and supported the #GivingTuesday campaign. Your donations make it possible for us to do our work. And your support helps us meet our mission of extending and improving the lives of all those affected by PH.
Don’t Miss Your Last Chance for Open Enrollment
Open enrollment season is wrapping up for many insurance plans. Don’t miss your opportunity to update your coverage through Medicare and state and federal marketplaces.
Share Your Vision for 2021 and Beyond
Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month wrapped up Nov. 30 by looking ahead to the 30th anniversary of the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA). Our last Awareness Month activity invited the PH community to share its vision and hopes for the years ahead.
How Does Body Weight Affect PAH?
A new article based Pulmonary Hypertension Association Registry (PHAR) data suggests body weight plays a complex, important role in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). The article, which recently was published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society, investigated the effects of patient weight on day-to-day activities.
Learn About Interactions Between PH and OTC Medications
With cold and flu season approaching, make sure you know how common over-the-counter medications can interact with your pulmonary hypertension (PH) medications. Join us at 6:30 p.m. EST Dec. 14 for a virtual town hall on “OTC Medications and Managing Side Effects.”
Get the Support You Need Without Leaving Home
Remote support group meetings help the community remain connected, supported and informed – without the risk of transmitting or contracting COVID-19. Although virtual meetings lack the magic of in-person support, they have other advantages.
How Do You Cope With COVID-19 While Using Oxygen?
COVID-19 has raised many questions for oxygen users. They range from the practical – how do you fit so many things behind your ears – to critical health concerns, Your peers weigh in with advice.
Learn More About the Link Between PH and Meth
A new manuscript based on Pulmonary Hypertension Association Registry (PHAR) data examined "Clinical Differences and Outcomes between Methamphetamine-Associated and Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension." The study by Nicholas Kolaitis, M.D., and colleagues recently was published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.
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