PPH NEWS is an education-based resource site that provides information on the health issues surrounding Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH), including what it is, the symptoms, diagnoses, and treatment options.
This website also provides resource to learn more about your legal rights and remedies if you or someone you know has developed PPH due to the use of diet drugs such as Fen Phen.

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Frequently Asked Questions about PPH

What is primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH)?

What are the symptoms of PPH?

What is the life expectancy associated with PPH?

How do I get more information regarding my legal rights?

What is primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH)?
Primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) is a serious and potentially life threatening cardiovascular condition that is not curable. PPH causes high blood pressure in the lungs that leads to a feeling of constant breathlessness with minimal exertion, fatigue, dizzy spells, fainting, and chest pain. There is no known cause of PPH but it has been the direct result of the use of drugs.

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What are the symptoms of PPH?
Initially the symptoms of PPH include:

• Shortness of breath
• Chest pain
• Weakness
• New Heart Murmur
• Fatigue
• Fainting
• Tiredness

These common PPH symptoms are typical of "being out of shape". This led to a delay of diagnosis and treatment of the serious PPH condition. Progression of primary pulmonary hypertension may develop into:

• Bluish lips and skin
• Ankle and lower leg swelling
• Increased chest pain
• Death

If you these symptoms contact your physician immediately and contact us to speak with an expert pph attorney.

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What is the life expectancy associated with PPH?
Being diagnosed with primary pulmonary hypertension in the early 1990's patients could expect a life expectancy of around three years. Recently, the advancement of PPH treatments can prolong life expectancy, but there is still no cure associated to PPH.

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How do I get more PPH information regarding my legal rights?

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