Q: Can I use at home a pulse oximeter to accurately monitor my blood oxygen level?
A pulse oximeter is a device used to estimate the amount of oxygen carried in the blood and pulse rate.
Q: What about herbal or vitamin supplements?
A: Don’t take herbal supplements, high amounts of vitamin supplements or any “antiviral cures” without consulting your PH care team. Herbal therapies should be viewed as drugs and can be harmful.
Q: What do I do about routine tests for refills?
A: Certain PH medications may require blood and/or urine tests to refill your prescription. If you are concerned about going to the hospital for tests but are short on medication, contact your PH care provider and/or specialty pharmacy. Your specialty pharmacy might require home visits for some medications. Most have temporarily halted home visits,
Q: What risks are associated with medication for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) or chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) when infected with the COVID-19 virus?
A: The use of PAH and CTEPH medications hasn’t been studied in PAH or CTEPH patients who contract COVID-19. Stopping or modifying your medication isn’t recommended because that could make your PAH or CTEPH worse. Talk about medication concerns with your PH health care team.
Q: What treatments are available for COVID-19?
Veklury (remdesivir) is the first COVID-19 treatment the FDA-approved for hospitalized patients. Other medications are being studied as potential treatments for COVID-19.