As an older teen with pulmonary hypertension, you’ll want to prepare to transition to an adult PH-treating doctor. This can be an exciting yet intimidating step, especially if you’re close with your current pediatric care team. Your care team can be a great resource for you to help to get ready you take on more of your medical responsibilities, from managing your medications to ordering prescription refills.
Spend six minutes with Jackie Szmuszkovicz, MD, and Alvin Rocha, MSN, RN, CPN, from Children’s Hospital, Los Angeles, in this PHA Classroom video, as they discuss transitioning from pediatric-centered health care to an adult health care environment.
Are you planning to go to college?
You may have many questions, including the accommodations you might need, who needs to know about your PH, whether or not to live in a dorm and how to find scholarships. Here are some ways you can set yourself up to succeed.
Planning for College
