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Can pulmonary hypertension be improved by exercising?
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Partially: Only if combined with appropriate medications that improve exercise capacity. If you have pulmonary hypertension you should be evaluated by a specialist with experience in this disease who can offer advice on treatment and exercise.
Answered 1/25/2012
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Not usually: It may help with the stamina, but it is unlikely to affect the disease process itself.
Answered 2/27/2013
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PH and Exercise : Exercise in patients with pulmonary hypertension (ph) should be done under the direction of their physician.
Answered 4/24/2015
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