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What can i do if my doctor says i have borderline pulmonary hypertension. what can i do to avoid getting it?

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See Below: Lose weight, exclude sleep apnea (via a sleep study), and consult a pulmonary hypertension specialist.

Answered 9/20/2016

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Dr. Fernando Torres answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Hmmmm: If you are overweight, you may need to loose weight. If your doctor tell you that there is a reason why you are developing phtn, then correcting it may help. I hope this helps. But usually, it is not your fault that you get phtn.

Answered 11/17/2012

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Dr. Charles Burger answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Critical Care

Borderline PH: Modifiable pulmonary hypertension (ph) risk include avoidance of stimulant medications such as Fenfluramine and treatment of co-existing lung and heart disease, sleep apnea and thyroid disorders.

Answered 4/24/2015

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