Quiz: Are You on Top of Pulmonary Hypertension?

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Are You on Top of Primary Pulmonary Hypertension?

By Chris Woolston
CONSUMER HEALTH INTERACTIVE

High blood pressure is always worrisome, but it's especially dangerous in the lungs. Primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) can hamper breathing, damage the heart, and even threaten a person's life. While modern treatments can often relieve symptoms, patients have to do their part to control the disease. Do you know how to stay on top of PPH? Take this short quiz to find out.

1. People with PPH should avoid any type of exercise.

True
False

2. Most people with PPH aren't physically able to hold a job.

True
False

3. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), which of the following is a good way to relieve the symptoms of PPH?

a. Relaxation exercises
b. Extended bed rest
c. Strength training
d. All of the above

4. Which of these therapies is the best option for all patients with PPH?

a. Lung transplant
b. Calcium channel blockers (drugs that lower blood pressure)
c. Vasodilators (drugs that widen blood vessels)
d. None of the above

5. Pregnancy can be dangerous for women with PPH.

True
False

6. With proper precautions, many people with PPH can feel generally healthy.

True
False

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