mild? pulmonary hypertension

Posted By Elizabeth on April 13, 1999 at 10:21:39
  I am trying to get a picture of what might be done for pulmonary hypertension.  I have lupus, pericarditis with a small amount of fluid around the heart, and pulmonary hypertension with a systolic pressure of 37.  Lung scans, ECG negative.  Pulmonary function tests and further X-rays scheduled this week.  Symptoms quite strong with persistant chest burning, and shortness of breath, sometimes even at rest, or especially when talking.
  Can mild pericarditis cause PH?
  What other specific causes could there be?
  What tests should be pursued?
  Is a Respirologist the person to see?
  Does mild PH lead in one direction?  I can find very little information about mild PH.
  What treatments work?
  While I wait for answers is there anything that can be done for the burning chest and shortness of breath?  I am on Plaquenil, was on NSAID, but am now on prednisone. Nothing seems to affect how my chest feels.
  Thankyou for your help.










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