Pulmonary Hypertension Association
@phassociation.org
PHA is the oldest and largest pulmonary hypertension association dedicated to supporting patients, families and health care providers. #PHAssociation #PHA
Elise Zwicky of Urbana, Illinois, has been living with pulmonary hypertension for 25 years.
She continues to emPHasize her health by staying active, advocating for awareness and appreciating every moment.
Read Elise’s story: buff.ly/A4FrowB
She continues to emPHasize her health by staying active, advocating for awareness and appreciating every moment.
Read Elise’s story: buff.ly/A4FrowB
November 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Elise Zwicky of Urbana, Illinois, has been living with pulmonary hypertension for 25 years.
She continues to emPHasize her health by staying active, advocating for awareness and appreciating every moment.
Read Elise’s story: buff.ly/A4FrowB
She continues to emPHasize her health by staying active, advocating for awareness and appreciating every moment.
Read Elise’s story: buff.ly/A4FrowB
Vaping isn’t a safe alternative to smoking.
A study published in CHEST found that people who vape regularly can have higher heart rates, higher blood pressure and tighter blood vessels in the lungs, all of which can increase the risk of PH.
Learn more: buff.ly/1aOLKxP
A study published in CHEST found that people who vape regularly can have higher heart rates, higher blood pressure and tighter blood vessels in the lungs, all of which can increase the risk of PH.
Learn more: buff.ly/1aOLKxP
November 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Vaping isn’t a safe alternative to smoking.
A study published in CHEST found that people who vape regularly can have higher heart rates, higher blood pressure and tighter blood vessels in the lungs, all of which can increase the risk of PH.
Learn more: buff.ly/1aOLKxP
A study published in CHEST found that people who vape regularly can have higher heart rates, higher blood pressure and tighter blood vessels in the lungs, all of which can increase the risk of PH.
Learn more: buff.ly/1aOLKxP
On the latest episode of PH Insights, new hosts and PH patients Jolie Lizana and Jenna Olitsky join #PH expert Meghan Cirulis to discuss how to effectively #advocate for your health needs.
Learn more about our new co-hosts and listen now: buff.ly/78O27yP
Learn more about our new co-hosts and listen now: buff.ly/78O27yP
November 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
On the latest episode of PH Insights, new hosts and PH patients Jolie Lizana and Jenna Olitsky join #PH expert Meghan Cirulis to discuss how to effectively #advocate for your health needs.
Learn more about our new co-hosts and listen now: buff.ly/78O27yP
Learn more about our new co-hosts and listen now: buff.ly/78O27yP
PH can be caused by multiple confounding variables such as living at high altitudes, #sarcoidosis and #schistosomiasis.
It’s important to know the signs and #symptoms to see if you’re at risk for #PH.
Learn more: buff.ly/1aOLKxP
#EmPHasizeYourHealth #PHAwarenessMonth
It’s important to know the signs and #symptoms to see if you’re at risk for #PH.
Learn more: buff.ly/1aOLKxP
#EmPHasizeYourHealth #PHAwarenessMonth
November 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
PH can be caused by multiple confounding variables such as living at high altitudes, #sarcoidosis and #schistosomiasis.
It’s important to know the signs and #symptoms to see if you’re at risk for #PH.
Learn more: buff.ly/1aOLKxP
#EmPHasizeYourHealth #PHAwarenessMonth
It’s important to know the signs and #symptoms to see if you’re at risk for #PH.
Learn more: buff.ly/1aOLKxP
#EmPHasizeYourHealth #PHAwarenessMonth
Approximately 6-11% of people with #sicklecelldisease also develop #PH. Symptoms include shortness of breath, light-headedness and fainting.
Read more about the connection between sickle cell disease and PH in PHA’s free brochure: buff.ly/5odxmL5
Read more about the connection between sickle cell disease and PH in PHA’s free brochure: buff.ly/5odxmL5
November 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Approximately 6-11% of people with #sicklecelldisease also develop #PH. Symptoms include shortness of breath, light-headedness and fainting.
Read more about the connection between sickle cell disease and PH in PHA’s free brochure: buff.ly/5odxmL5
Read more about the connection between sickle cell disease and PH in PHA’s free brochure: buff.ly/5odxmL5
After his 2017 #PAH diagnosis, Ron Ancrum of Charlotte, North Carolina, retired to focus on his emotional and physical well-being.
He keeps his mind active with word games and recently completed a rehab program to improve his mobility and physical strength.
Read Ron’s story: buff.ly/iDw9hu7
He keeps his mind active with word games and recently completed a rehab program to improve his mobility and physical strength.
Read Ron’s story: buff.ly/iDw9hu7
November 21, 2025 at 10:01 PM
After his 2017 #PAH diagnosis, Ron Ancrum of Charlotte, North Carolina, retired to focus on his emotional and physical well-being.
He keeps his mind active with word games and recently completed a rehab program to improve his mobility and physical strength.
Read Ron’s story: buff.ly/iDw9hu7
He keeps his mind active with word games and recently completed a rehab program to improve his mobility and physical strength.
Read Ron’s story: buff.ly/iDw9hu7
Damaged lungs can make it harder for blood to flow through the pulmonary arteries.
People with chronic lung diseases, such as COPD, interstitial lung disease, or pulmonary fibrosis, are at higher risk for developing PH.
Learn more from @phassociation.org and @lungusa.bsky.social.
People with chronic lung diseases, such as COPD, interstitial lung disease, or pulmonary fibrosis, are at higher risk for developing PH.
Learn more from @phassociation.org and @lungusa.bsky.social.
November 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Damaged lungs can make it harder for blood to flow through the pulmonary arteries.
People with chronic lung diseases, such as COPD, interstitial lung disease, or pulmonary fibrosis, are at higher risk for developing PH.
Learn more from @phassociation.org and @lungusa.bsky.social.
People with chronic lung diseases, such as COPD, interstitial lung disease, or pulmonary fibrosis, are at higher risk for developing PH.
Learn more from @phassociation.org and @lungusa.bsky.social.
Managing a chronic illness while working full time can be exhausting.
Dorothy Watts, a product lead manager at Amazon, and Jessie Kohler, an attorney, share how they balance their careers and PH and offer practical tips for others facing similar challenges.
Read more: buff.ly/qGd3JIi
Dorothy Watts, a product lead manager at Amazon, and Jessie Kohler, an attorney, share how they balance their careers and PH and offer practical tips for others facing similar challenges.
Read more: buff.ly/qGd3JIi
November 20, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Managing a chronic illness while working full time can be exhausting.
Dorothy Watts, a product lead manager at Amazon, and Jessie Kohler, an attorney, share how they balance their careers and PH and offer practical tips for others facing similar challenges.
Read more: buff.ly/qGd3JIi
Dorothy Watts, a product lead manager at Amazon, and Jessie Kohler, an attorney, share how they balance their careers and PH and offer practical tips for others facing similar challenges.
Read more: buff.ly/qGd3JIi
Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that affects various organs and can lead to #PH when increased pressure in the lungs weakens and ultimately causes failure of the right side of the heart.
Learn more from @phassociation.org and the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research.
Learn more from @phassociation.org and the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research.
November 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that affects various organs and can lead to #PH when increased pressure in the lungs weakens and ultimately causes failure of the right side of the heart.
Learn more from @phassociation.org and the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research.
Learn more from @phassociation.org and the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research.
Join us on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 8 p.m. EST for our monthly virtual Patient Support Group meeting.
Connect with others with #PH to foster community and share experiences about how to best manage your PH.
Register now: buff.ly/fcEAAqh
Connect with others with #PH to foster community and share experiences about how to best manage your PH.
Register now: buff.ly/fcEAAqh
November 19, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Join us on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 8 p.m. EST for our monthly virtual Patient Support Group meeting.
Connect with others with #PH to foster community and share experiences about how to best manage your PH.
Register now: buff.ly/fcEAAqh
Connect with others with #PH to foster community and share experiences about how to best manage your PH.
Register now: buff.ly/fcEAAqh
This PH Awareness Month, members of the PH community share what it means to emPHasize their health.
Rebekah Calverley of Sydney, Australia, says she will continue working, traveling and staying active for as long as she can.
Learn more: buff.ly/rjHRDWk
Rebekah Calverley of Sydney, Australia, says she will continue working, traveling and staying active for as long as she can.
Learn more: buff.ly/rjHRDWk
November 19, 2025 at 8:02 PM
This PH Awareness Month, members of the PH community share what it means to emPHasize their health.
Rebekah Calverley of Sydney, Australia, says she will continue working, traveling and staying active for as long as she can.
Learn more: buff.ly/rjHRDWk
Rebekah Calverley of Sydney, Australia, says she will continue working, traveling and staying active for as long as she can.
Learn more: buff.ly/rjHRDWk
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can make it difficult to take a deep breath.
About 30–50% of people with advanced lung diseases like #COPD also develop #PH.
EmPHasize Your Health by asking your doctor about PH screening. Learn more: buff.ly/xPmNh7J
About 30–50% of people with advanced lung diseases like #COPD also develop #PH.
EmPHasize Your Health by asking your doctor about PH screening. Learn more: buff.ly/xPmNh7J
November 19, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can make it difficult to take a deep breath.
About 30–50% of people with advanced lung diseases like #COPD also develop #PH.
EmPHasize Your Health by asking your doctor about PH screening. Learn more: buff.ly/xPmNh7J
About 30–50% of people with advanced lung diseases like #COPD also develop #PH.
EmPHasize Your Health by asking your doctor about PH screening. Learn more: buff.ly/xPmNh7J
Join us on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 8 p.m. EST for our monthly virtual Young Adult Support Group.
Connect with other young adults with #pulmonaryhypertension and share experiences, support and tips to thrive with #PH.
Register now: buff.ly/Vj1dmJv
Connect with other young adults with #pulmonaryhypertension and share experiences, support and tips to thrive with #PH.
Register now: buff.ly/Vj1dmJv
November 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Join us on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 8 p.m. EST for our monthly virtual Young Adult Support Group.
Connect with other young adults with #pulmonaryhypertension and share experiences, support and tips to thrive with #PH.
Register now: buff.ly/Vj1dmJv
Connect with other young adults with #pulmonaryhypertension and share experiences, support and tips to thrive with #PH.
Register now: buff.ly/Vj1dmJv
Join us tonight at 8 p.m. EST for our nationwide CTEPH support group meeting. Anyone living with #CTEPH can share experiences and receive support.
The virtual meeting will be held via Zoom and facilitated by a PHA support group leader.
Register now: buff.ly/XRsGF9r
The virtual meeting will be held via Zoom and facilitated by a PHA support group leader.
Register now: buff.ly/XRsGF9r
November 18, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Join us tonight at 8 p.m. EST for our nationwide CTEPH support group meeting. Anyone living with #CTEPH can share experiences and receive support.
The virtual meeting will be held via Zoom and facilitated by a PHA support group leader.
Register now: buff.ly/XRsGF9r
The virtual meeting will be held via Zoom and facilitated by a PHA support group leader.
Register now: buff.ly/XRsGF9r
Alberta Wright of Detroit, Michigan, was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension in 2018 after experiencing shortness of breath and swelling for over a year.
Today, she finds strength through her faith, family and the #PH community.
Learn more: buff.ly/q4lHr91
Today, she finds strength through her faith, family and the #PH community.
Learn more: buff.ly/q4lHr91
November 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Alberta Wright of Detroit, Michigan, was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension in 2018 after experiencing shortness of breath and swelling for over a year.
Today, she finds strength through her faith, family and the #PH community.
Learn more: buff.ly/q4lHr91
Today, she finds strength through her faith, family and the #PH community.
Learn more: buff.ly/q4lHr91
Join us on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. EST for our monthly virtual Caregiver Support Group meeting.
Connect with others who understand what it’s like caring for someone with #PH and share caregiving strategies and advice.
Register now: buff.ly/LieOf4m
Connect with others who understand what it’s like caring for someone with #PH and share caregiving strategies and advice.
Register now: buff.ly/LieOf4m
November 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Join us on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. EST for our monthly virtual Caregiver Support Group meeting.
Connect with others who understand what it’s like caring for someone with #PH and share caregiving strategies and advice.
Register now: buff.ly/LieOf4m
Connect with others who understand what it’s like caring for someone with #PH and share caregiving strategies and advice.
Register now: buff.ly/LieOf4m
Apply to speak in the #PHA2026 breakout sessions June 11-14, 2026, in Dallas.
All those affected by pulmonary hypertension are encouraged to submit to share their expertise with the PH community.
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All those affected by pulmonary hypertension are encouraged to submit to share their expertise with the PH community.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Apply to speak in the #PHA2026 breakout sessions June 11-14, 2026, in Dallas.
All those affected by pulmonary hypertension are encouraged to submit to share their expertise with the PH community.
buff.ly/zFHJYsZ
All those affected by pulmonary hypertension are encouraged to submit to share their expertise with the PH community.
buff.ly/zFHJYsZ
#EmPHasizeYourHealth through #yoga and #exercise.
Stretching can relieve #stress and improve flexibility, balance, breath and the mind-body connection.
Learn more about the benefits of yoga and other exercises for people with #PH.
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Stretching can relieve #stress and improve flexibility, balance, breath and the mind-body connection.
Learn more about the benefits of yoga and other exercises for people with #PH.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
#EmPHasizeYourHealth through #yoga and #exercise.
Stretching can relieve #stress and improve flexibility, balance, breath and the mind-body connection.
Learn more about the benefits of yoga and other exercises for people with #PH.
buff.ly/RlciPpQ
Stretching can relieve #stress and improve flexibility, balance, breath and the mind-body connection.
Learn more about the benefits of yoga and other exercises for people with #PH.
buff.ly/RlciPpQ
This PH Awareness Month, members of the PH community share what it means to EmPHasize Your Health. Louise Bouman of the Netherlands shares:
“I prioritize my health by listening to my body, saving energy for what truly matters and staying connected with loved ones.”
Learn more: buff.ly/N2gIQXs
“I prioritize my health by listening to my body, saving energy for what truly matters and staying connected with loved ones.”
Learn more: buff.ly/N2gIQXs
November 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
This PH Awareness Month, members of the PH community share what it means to EmPHasize Your Health. Louise Bouman of the Netherlands shares:
“I prioritize my health by listening to my body, saving energy for what truly matters and staying connected with loved ones.”
Learn more: buff.ly/N2gIQXs
“I prioritize my health by listening to my body, saving energy for what truly matters and staying connected with loved ones.”
Learn more: buff.ly/N2gIQXs
Elizabeth Freyr was born with a congenital heart defect in 1991. Thirty years later, she learned she had #PAH.
To emphasize her health, Elizabeth practices mindfulness and listening to her body.
Learn more: buff.ly/xvIvzJs
To emphasize her health, Elizabeth practices mindfulness and listening to her body.
Learn more: buff.ly/xvIvzJs
November 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Elizabeth Freyr was born with a congenital heart defect in 1991. Thirty years later, she learned she had #PAH.
To emphasize her health, Elizabeth practices mindfulness and listening to her body.
Learn more: buff.ly/xvIvzJs
To emphasize her health, Elizabeth practices mindfulness and listening to her body.
Learn more: buff.ly/xvIvzJs
Nearly 2 million U.S. adults have congenital heart disease, and between 3% and 10% of people with CHD will develop PH.
If you’re living with CHD and experience shortness of breath, fatigue, swelling or chest pain, talk to your doctor.
Learn more from PHA and Adult Congenital Heart Association.
If you’re living with CHD and experience shortness of breath, fatigue, swelling or chest pain, talk to your doctor.
Learn more from PHA and Adult Congenital Heart Association.
November 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Nearly 2 million U.S. adults have congenital heart disease, and between 3% and 10% of people with CHD will develop PH.
If you’re living with CHD and experience shortness of breath, fatigue, swelling or chest pain, talk to your doctor.
Learn more from PHA and Adult Congenital Heart Association.
If you’re living with CHD and experience shortness of breath, fatigue, swelling or chest pain, talk to your doctor.
Learn more from PHA and Adult Congenital Heart Association.
Cai Xiumei, 85, of China, lives with PH, interstitial lung disease and Sjögren’s syndrome.
Over time, she’s learned to treat her illnesses as companions and live peacefully alongside them.
Learn more about #PHAwareness Month.
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Over time, she’s learned to treat her illnesses as companions and live peacefully alongside them.
Learn more about #PHAwareness Month.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Cai Xiumei, 85, of China, lives with PH, interstitial lung disease and Sjögren’s syndrome.
Over time, she’s learned to treat her illnesses as companions and live peacefully alongside them.
Learn more about #PHAwareness Month.
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Over time, she’s learned to treat her illnesses as companions and live peacefully alongside them.
Learn more about #PHAwareness Month.
buff.ly/N2gIQXs
Left heart disease is the most common cause of PH. 30-60% of patients with left heart disease also have PH.
It’s important to recognize the signs for an early diagnosis and maximize treatment.
Learn more in our free brochure: buff.ly/11FBVQJ
It’s important to recognize the signs for an early diagnosis and maximize treatment.
Learn more in our free brochure: buff.ly/11FBVQJ
November 13, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Left heart disease is the most common cause of PH. 30-60% of patients with left heart disease also have PH.
It’s important to recognize the signs for an early diagnosis and maximize treatment.
Learn more in our free brochure: buff.ly/11FBVQJ
It’s important to recognize the signs for an early diagnosis and maximize treatment.
Learn more in our free brochure: buff.ly/11FBVQJ
When Tonya Gage was diagnosed with CTEPH in early 2022, she was determined to fight.
She found encouragement in PHA’s CTEPH Facebook group, where stories of recovery and resilience inspired her own journey.
Learn more about her story on the #CTEPH Awareness Day page.
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She found encouragement in PHA’s CTEPH Facebook group, where stories of recovery and resilience inspired her own journey.
Learn more about her story on the #CTEPH Awareness Day page.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM
When Tonya Gage was diagnosed with CTEPH in early 2022, she was determined to fight.
She found encouragement in PHA’s CTEPH Facebook group, where stories of recovery and resilience inspired her own journey.
Learn more about her story on the #CTEPH Awareness Day page.
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She found encouragement in PHA’s CTEPH Facebook group, where stories of recovery and resilience inspired her own journey.
Learn more about her story on the #CTEPH Awareness Day page.
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Today is CTEPH Awareness Day!
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension is a form of #PH caused by untreated blood clots in the #lungs, known as #pulmonary emboli.
View our CTEPH Awareness Day toolkit to learn more: buff.ly/RbHqiA6
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension is a form of #PH caused by untreated blood clots in the #lungs, known as #pulmonary emboli.
View our CTEPH Awareness Day toolkit to learn more: buff.ly/RbHqiA6
November 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Today is CTEPH Awareness Day!
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension is a form of #PH caused by untreated blood clots in the #lungs, known as #pulmonary emboli.
View our CTEPH Awareness Day toolkit to learn more: buff.ly/RbHqiA6
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension is a form of #PH caused by untreated blood clots in the #lungs, known as #pulmonary emboli.
View our CTEPH Awareness Day toolkit to learn more: buff.ly/RbHqiA6