This is a question that only your doctor can address specifically for you. You may have PH if you have any of the following symptoms:
- Unexplained difficulty breathing or shortness of breath (also known as dyspnea)
- Chest pain
- Inability to exercise
- Faintness or passing out (also known as syncope)
You may have PH if you have a family history of PH in a close relative (parents, siblings, children).
You may have PH if you already have a condition of the heart or lungs or another medical condition that can cause PH. These include:
- Heart disease, such a heart failure
- Lung disease, such as emphysema
- A history of pulmonary embolism
- Connective tissue diseases such as scleroderma (also known as CREST)
- Infection with HIV
- Severe liver disease, such as cirrhosis
- Use of certain medications, such as appetite-suppressant medications for weight loss (also known as anorexigens) or recreational drugs (like cocaine)