For the first time in my three decades in medicine, the federal government is no longer to be trusted with respect to medical advice. This creates a confusing mess for patients looking to make good decisions. In an unprecedented situation, medical organizations have come out strongly contradicting the bogus messaging coming from the current federal administration. For … [Read more...]
Why Abortion Matters to PAH Patients
Across America a woman’s right to terminate an unwanted pregnancy is under threat. Without diving into politics or religion I want to impress on the PAH community why this may spell disaster for our PAH patients. The Supreme Court is on the verge of reversing half a century of legal precedent that has protected a woman’s right to choose. At the same time, several states have … [Read more...]
Back in Action
Please forgive the hiatus in posting new content. When I am not caring for pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary fibrosis patients I am also an intensive care unit doctor and have been inundated caring for many thousands of patients with severe COVID. My team and I have cared for well over 8,000 patients with severe COVID during the past two years. Over the past year it has … [Read more...]
Getting the Most from the Holiday Season with PAH
The holidays are a time to spend with family and friends and reflect on the past year and think about the upcoming year. This sounds wonderful and low stress. Nothing could be further from the truth. For many people the holiday season is a particularly stressful time of year. While connecting with family can be enjoyable, sometimes our mental … [Read more...]
Do I Need Oxygen?
One of the most common concerns that patients with lung disease express is whether or not they need to use oxygen. This is an important question for many patients with PAH. How Your Lungs Work with PAH A quick review of basic physiology: air that we breathe travels through our airways down into the business part of our lungs … [Read more...]
