Lung disorder confused with asthma
As many as 5,000 Canadians have been diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension.
However the real number of people affected by PH is believed to be twice as high. It’s a condition that leads to high blood pressure in the lungs. But its symptoms are so vague, it’s often mistaken for asthma.
Video: Maria Hayes reports:
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To learn more about pulmonary hypertension, its symptoms and treatments, visit phacanada.ca.
