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Print: What are the symptoms of pulmonary hypertension?
Pulmonary hypertension may not cause any symptoms at first. As the disease gets worse, symptoms can include the following:
- Shortness of breath, with or without activity
- Cough
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Chest pain or pressure
- Rapid heartbeat
- Swelling of the ankles, legs and abdomen
Symptoms of pulmonary hypertension usually limit a person's ability to exercise and do other activities.
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Source
Diagnosis and Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension by TD Nauser, MD; SW Stites, MD (American Family Physician May 01, 2001, http://www.aafp.org/afp/20010501/1789.html)
Written by familydoctor.org editorial staff
Reviewed/Updated: 07/10
Created: 05/01
