Yes, it’s traumatic…
Once Pulmonary Hypertension was brought to my attention, it’s been nothing but a life altering path I did not choose, but was forced to take. A difficult journey my soul has chosen to take. Every disease has it’s own personal baggage, some worse then others, but they somehow can all relate to each other. The […]
947 MTB Challenge for PH!
On the 13th November 2016, a group of family and newly made friends, worked up the courage and took on the 947 MTB Telkom Challenge. I, myself , was supposed to join in on the fun but due to some health issues, I waited patiently at the finish line cheering the group on! The group […]
Discovering the PH Me…
This year marks 10 years that I have been living with Pulmonary Hypertension and admittedly, it’s the first time I’ve really experienced my silent killer with full force. If you are a little lost on the whole PH thing, you can read about my introduction here. It’s quite a surreal moment for me to reach […]
Supporting Pulmonary Hypertension.
So the month is over and so end my awareness month for PH. Lets keep the light of hope alive and reach out and help. There is so much to learn about this disease so educate yourself and others. In the end, its all for you. The Pulmonary Hypertension Association offers valuable information and have […]
Are you #PHaware?
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Health Management Basics with PH
Pulmonary Hypertension patients take alot of medications, some more than others, to help manage their disease. Its to help prevent the disease from worsening and to treat the side effects caused from the drugs that arise. Taking ownership is probably the most important regimen apart from all the others that come with PH. Its so […]
Awareness Month for PH
Show your support by spreading the word via instagram, twitter and facebook #PHaware and tag it to nicolef_coutinho so that we can make special mentions to our supporters!
Day- to-Day Living with PH
Being diagnosed with PH is very daunting. I remember in beginning researching on the disease and being shocked about each new fact that I learnt about it. There is so much to absorb you cant help but feel completely and utterly depressed. Its like you’ve reached your crossroad and have no idea where to go. […]
The Basics of Pulmonary Hypertension
In short, Pulmonary Hypertension is high blood pressure in the lungs. It is a chronic and rare disease which has no cure. If not treated in can lead to right -heart failure. (Scary right?) In most cases, the disease is so often mistaken for asthma and therefore patients worsen due to misdiagnoses. There are many […]
PH Awareness Month
The 1st of November marks the beginning of Pulmonary Hypertension month. This years Awareness Month theme is ” Lighting the Way for a Better Tomorrow” Too often, a pulmonary hypertension diagnosis feels like being shoved into a dark corner. Who can see that your sick? Who understands what your’re going through when you’re having a […]