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hypertension community.

As the world’s largest pulmonary hypertension organization, PHA provides support and resources to extend and improve 
the lives of those affected by PH. Together, we end isolation, deliver education and offer hope for the future.

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About Pulmonary Hypertension

Learn about PH, tests to diagnose, available treatment and common risk factors.

  • Types of PH
  • Related conditions
  • Pediatric PH
  • Diagnosis and treatment
  • Find a specialist or care center near you
About PH

Living with PH

Live your best life with PH, whether you’re newly diagnosed, a long-time thriver or taking care of someone you love.

  • Medication management
  • Emergencies
  • Nutrition and exercise
  • Coping and support
  • Working and traveling
  • Insurance and financial assistance
Living with PH

Patient and caregiver support

Patient and caregiver support is one of PHA’s founding principles. Our support groups, peer mentors and Patient and Caregiver Support Line foster connections, knowledge and empowerment.

  • Join an in-person, online or Facebook group
  • Connect with a peer mentor
  • Call our support line
Find connections

Events and Resources

Discover in-person events and patient education materials

  • Order or download materials
  • Watch videos in PHA Classroom
  • Register for PHA Live webinar series
  • Listen to PH Insights podcast
  • PHA International PH Conference & Scientific Sessions
  • Fundraising events
Events and resources

Get Involved

Become part of the PHA community.

  • Become a member
  • Volunteer
  • Ways to give & fundraise
  • Advocate
  • Participate in research
  • Advertising & sponsorships
Get involved

Help us improve and extend the lives of people affected by PH

Help make life better for people with pulmonary hypertension and their families by supporting PHA.

  • Join or organize a fundraising event
  • Make PHA part of your estate plan
  • Ensure consistent support through monthly giving or workplace programs
Make an impact

For PH Professionals

Connect, learn, share and discover.

  • Professional member portal
  • Become an accredited care center
  • PHA Registry research
  • Professional leadership opportunities
  • Continuing education
  • Apply for a grant
  • PH Practice Library
PH Professionals

News

Explore news from the Pulmonary Hypertension Association.

  • Recent news
  • News releases
  • Advisories & policy statements
  • Newsletters
  • Right Heart Blog
  • Pathlight magazine
  • Advances in PH

 

News

Treatment and lifestyle changes help tennis fan follow her passion

Two years after diagnosis, PHA volunteer Kathryn Buffington learned other conditions affected her PH, including sleep apnea. To sleep comfortably, she changed her routine, eats light meals and limits alcohol. Read her story for National Sleep Month.

Kathryn’s journey
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Become a PHA member

PHA now offers free membership for patients, families and caregivers.

For health care professionals, PHA offers membership  for physicians, researchers, fellows, allied health care workers, and representatives from various academic and industry sectors. Our new group membership offers discounts for five or more health care professionals from an institution or clinic.

Explore PHA membership
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Recent News

Visit our News section for the latest stories from PHA News, including association news and PH in the News.

  • How to be more involved in your treatment plan

    Learn how pulmonary hypertension patients can stay involved in treatment decisions with insights from transplant pulmonologist Dr. Christopher King.

    About PH | Diagnosis & treatment | Living with PH

  • New Video Series: Understand PH Treatment Options 

    The latest PHA Classroom video series, “Treating Pulmonary Hypertension,” explores treatment pathways. In the six-part series, pulmonologist Christopher King from Inova Fairfax Hospital explains how changes in body chemistry – or pathways – cause cells and organs to react abnormally. In four videos, King explains how targeted therapies work focus on specific pathways to treat PH. The other two videos focus on pulmonary vasodilator medications and patient-specific treatment plans.

    Diagnosis & treatment

  • Show Your Stripes Saturday for Rare Disease Day 

    Affected by a rare disease? Show your stripes on Rare Disease Day, Saturday, Feb. 28, to support rare and complex conditions that affect one in 10 Americans. Together, they are 25 million strong. Whether you’ll be rocking zebra-print outfits, painting your face or baking striped cookies, join PHA on social media Saturday and share how you show your stripes, using the hashtags #PHAssociation, #ShowYourStripes and #RareDiseaseDay.

    Living with PH

In the News

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