Treatment options for managing your PH will depend on what type of pulmonary hypertension you have. Each type of pulmonary hypertension requires a tailored treatment plan that follows the latest guidelines and recommendations for best health outcomes.
In general, medicines used to treat pulmonary hypertension may include medications that:
- Open the pulmonary arteries by relaxing the tightened blood vessels or making their walls thinner which helps blood flow more easily and lowers blood pressure in the lungs
- Relieve the burden of work on the right ventricle, improving its function
- Prevent blood clots (mainly for CTEPH)
Management of PH goes beyond medications and seeing your healthcare team on a regular basis. There are things you can do to help make sure your disease is well managed and improve your quality of life.
Find Support
No person facing a chronic lung disease should go through it alone. Finding support early in your journey will provide you with opportunities to get information about your disease, empower you to better manage your disease and give you the support you need.
- Better Breathers Clubs
Learn ways to cope with lung disease and get support from others living with chronic lung disease. Better Breathers Club meetings are in-person or virtual support groups that give you the tools you need to live the best quality of life you can. - Patient & Caregiver Network
Join the Patient & Caregiver Network, which is a nationwide, online support program providing direct access to education, support and connection to others also living with lung disease. - Living with Lung Disease
Connect with others, share experiences and learn from friends in this free online forum for people facing lung disease. Our Living with Lung Disease virtual support group can help build your support network and give you a place to chat with peers about how your lung disease is affecting you. - Living with PAH
Our Living with PAH online community is for patients and caregivers for those living with pulmonary arterial hypertension, a specific type of PH. This free online forum provides a space to connect with others and find support. - Lung Helpline
Our Lung HelpLine is open seven days a week and is staffed by experienced registered nurses, respiratory therapists and certified tobacco treatment specialists. They can help you with questions related to finding a specialist, financial assistance programs, health insurance questions and more.
Page last updated: November 12, 2025
