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Is It Normal To Have Breathing Difficulties With Idiopathic Pulmonary Hypertension?

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my 45 yr old mom has idiopathic pulmonary hypertension and stage 3 heart failure along with sleep apnia she has been habing a very hard time breathing the past two days more than normal. im getting very worried but she says there's no need what do you think
Wed, 17 Feb 2016
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, you should definitely worry and concern about your mother's breathing difficulty.
She is having idiopathic Pulmonary hypertension (PH) and sleep apnea.
Both these can cause right sided heart failure and this can cause Pulmonary edema and breathing difficulty.
If not treated promptly, this can lead to serious complications.
So better to consult pulmonologist and start treatment for PH and sleep apnea.
She may need diuretic, anti PH drugs and Bipap machine.
So, don't wait at home, take her to the hospital and start treatment.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks.
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Is It Normal To Have Breathing Difficulties With Idiopathic Pulmonary Hypertension?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely worry and concern about your mother s breathing difficulty. She is having idiopathic Pulmonary hypertension (PH) and sleep apnea. Both these can cause right sided heart failure and this can cause Pulmonary edema and breathing difficulty. If not treated promptly, this can lead to serious complications. So better to consult pulmonologist and start treatment for PH and sleep apnea. She may need diuretic, anti PH drugs and Bipap machine. So, don t wait at home, take her to the hospital and start treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks.