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Living with a chronic disease can be intensely stressful. Here are some time-tested ways to feel better.
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Getting diagnosed with hypertension is one thing, but learning that you have pulmonary arterial hypertension is quite another. This condition -- marked by abnormally high blood pressure in the arteries that supply the lungs with blood -- is serious but eminently treatable. We'll help take some of the mystery out of the disease.
Thanks to new drugs that reduce blood pressure, the prognosis for people with the disease has improved dramatically in the last decade. Pulmonary arterial hypertension will change your life, but it doesn't have to bring it to a halt. By working closely with your doctor and taking care of yourself, you may rarely even feel sick. 
Until recently, only a few treatment options were available to fight pulmonary arterial hypertension. Now, a variety of drugs can help lower blood pressure in the lungs and improve the heart's ability to pump. Even if your condition is severe, the right therapy may make an enormous difference. Find out which therapies can work best for you.
 Being physically active is essential to staying healthy, but strenuous activities like weight-lifting can worsen the symptoms of this disease. Rather than rigorous workouts, doctors recommend moderate daily exercise such as walking. Read on to find out what other lifestyle changes you can make to manage your disease.
Connecting with others who have pulmonary arterial hypertension can help you handle your illness. We'll show you how to get the information and support you need.
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