What is Pulmonary hypertension?
'''Pulmonary hypertension''' or '''pulmonary arterial hypertension''' is a condition where there is [[high blood pressure]] in the [[lungs]]. Most people call it pah, ph or pha. {{Infobox medical condition (new) | name = Pulmonary hypertension | synonyms = Pulmonary arterial hypertension,<ref name=NORD2015/> Ayerza syndrome<ref name=GHR2016/> | image = Pulmonary Hypertension.png | caption = Pulmonary hypertension | field = [[Pulmonology]], [[cardiology]] | symptoms = Chest pain, fatigue<ref name=web/> | complications = | onset = 20 to 60 years old<ref name=NIH2011Risk/> | duration = Long term<ref name=NORD2015/> | types = | causes = Unknown<ref name=NORD2015/> | risks = Family history, [[pulmonary embolism]], [[HIV/AIDS]], [[sickle cell disease]], [[cocaine]] use, [[COPD]], [[sleep apnea]], living at high [[altitude]]s<ref name=NIH2011Ca/><ref name=NIH2011Risk/> | diagnosis = Following ruling out other potential causes<ref name=NORD2015/> | differential = | prevention = | treatment = [[Supportive care]], various medications, [[lung transplantation]]<ref name=NORD2015/><ref name=NIH2011Tx/> | medication = [[Epoprostenol]], [[treprostinil]], [[iloprost]], [[bosentan]], [[ambrisentan]], [[macitentan]], [[sildenafil]]<ref name=NORD2015/> | prognosis = | frequency = 1,000 new cases a year (US)<ref name=GHR2016/> | deaths = }} This condition makes it hard to [[breath]]e. Some people with the condition need extra [[oxygen]] (oxygen therapy). This condition can also make a person dizzy and become easily tired. Some people with the condition [[faint]] easily. The symptoms get worse when exercising or working hard. Pulmonary hypertension is a serious condition, and it can be fatal. The condition makes it harder for the [[heart]] to pump blood. Because the heart has to work harder, it can also become sick. Some people who are very sick may need a [[lung transplant]] or a [[he