Symptoms And Causes Of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Men, you need to keep your blood pressure under control. This means blood pressure meds! Treatment is even more important if you've got pulmonary hypertension. Meds for hypertension mean blood thinners and calcium channel blockers. But men, you need more weapons in your arsenal, like oxygen therapy and CPAP machines. The biggest treatment? The cure for pulmonary hypertension? Many, many men face a lung or heart transplant! So what causes it? What are the symptoms? Find out now.

Sleep Apnea

Men, how well do you sleep at night? If you've got obstructive sleep apnea, chances are the answer is not very well. You'll stop breathing many, many times during the night. Yes, even if you don't notice it! Your throat muscles are relaxing, that's why this happens. Men, this will make your blood pressure increase! Your heart and lungs have to work harder and harder to push oxygen and blood through your body. As your blood pressure climbs, so does your risk of ending up with pulmonary hypertension. So if you've got sleep apnea? Talk to a doctor and get treatment fast!