Question 1

can pulmonary hypertension resolve when my babies chronic lungs grow?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Newborns don't have as many alveoli as do adults so many chronic problems in childhood can be grown out of such as lung damage from use of a ventilator as a neonate but other conditions grow with the child and usually worsen such as cystic fibrosis so it depends on the cause of the problem.

Question 2

how could viagra (sildenafil) help babies with chronic pulmonary hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sildenafil - the active ingredient in viagra (sildenafil) - is fda approved as Revatio for treatment of pulmonary HTN in adults. It is likely that it would also be effective in children and is widely used in children as other other adult approved medicines for pulmonary htn.

Question 3

my infant is sweating during feeding, can this be a sign of pulmonary hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Unless your child was born prematurely and had pulmonary hypertension diagnosed at that time or had a heart defect at birth...The diagnosis of pH is extremely rare in infants outside of these above conditions/situations.

Question 4

if an infant has pulmonary hypertension secondary to bpd (bronchopulmonary dysplasia), will the pulmonary hypertension go away as the lungs mature?

Accepted Answer

Usuallly resolves: Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is  chronic lung
disease in preterm infants that occurs following mechanical ventilation and oxygen therapy for acute respiratory distress after birth.BPD  frequently complicated by pulmonary hypertension (PH).  PH resolved in majority of infants, PH in small % of infants  can be fatal. Regular screening for PH and adequate management  required.

Question 5

what diet medications can lead to pulmonary hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Appetite suppressant: Appetite suppressants like fenfluramine, dexfenfluramine, and Diethylpropion increase the risk of pulmonary artery hypertension (pah). Those with pah are more likely to have used appetite suppressants. Cocaine and amphetamines have also been attributed to developing pah.

Question 6

what is the treatment for pulmonary hypertension that is responding poorly to medication?

Accepted Answer

It depends: it really depends on what is causing the pulmonary hypertension because some advanced cases that is not responding to medication might require a lung or a heart-lung transplant, that doesn't necessarily mean this is the case. I advise you to stay in touch with a cardiologist.

Question 7

what classes of medications are helpful to treat or control pulmonary hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Drugs: There are 3 classes of meds currently approved for pulmonary htn. They are endothelin receptor antagonists (tracleer and letairis), pde-4 inhibitors (revatio and adcirca) and prostacyclin analogs (remodulin, flolan, ventavis, (iloprost) and tyvaso). There are other drugs in other classes still under development.

Question 8

how can i tell if my baby is having pulmonary hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Must see a doctor: Children or infants can usually be diagnosed with pulmonary HTN with the help of echocardiography though a heart catheterization is required to confirm the diagnosis. These tests are done when there is clinical suspicion on the part of the treating physicians.

Question 9

i have pulmonary hypertension due to pier drug use meth i been clean since ive been diagnosed which is april 1,2019. since ive been clean ive my condition until control with the right meds. is it ok to take weed gummies cause i feel weak at times?

Accepted Answer

: It is best to discuss this with your Doctor who knows your medical history and can advise you on how adding medications will affect you. If you are not confident with your Doctor please see another for a second opinion.

Question 10

what would a dr look for on an echo if pulmonary hypertension is suspected in the patient?

Accepted Answer

Pulmunary artery pre: The most importan is to asses the sistolic pulmonary atery presure and asses  rigt ventricular function.

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If an infant has pulmonary hypertension secondary to bpd (bronchopulmonary dysplasia), will the pulmonary hypertension go away as the lungs mature?

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What diet medications can lead to pulmonary hypertension?

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What is the treatment for pulmonary hypertension that is responding poorly to medication?

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What classes of medications are helpful to treat or control pulmonary hypertension?

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How can i tell if my baby is having pulmonary hypertension?

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I have pulmonary hypertension due to pier drug use meth i been clean since ive been diagnosed which is april 1,2019. since ive been clean ive my condition until control with the right meds. is it ok to take weed gummies cause i feel weak at times?

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What would a dr look for on an echo if pulmonary hypertension is suspected in the patient?

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