It is important to test drugs and medical products in the people they are meant to help. It's also important to conduct research in a variety of people because different people may respond differently to treatments. Some people participate in clinical trials because other treatment options either did not work for them, or they were [...]
The exact cause of PAH is unknown and although treatable, there is no known actual cure for the disease. Treatments are available that can help lessen symptoms and improve your quality of life. These treatments can relieve PAH symptoms and slow the progress of the disease. Research for new treatments is ongoing.
It is important to conduct research on drugs and medical products in the people they are meant to help. It is also important to have a variety of people participate in clinical trials because different people may respond differently to treatments. People of different ages, races, ethnic groups and genders are included in trials.
Behind every medication that people have ever taken, are thousands of patients who have volunteered to participate in clinical trials, which have led to many ground breaking discoveries in disease prevention and treatment.
Lifestyle changes can help improve your symptoms. Some changes are: -Get plenty of rest -Don't smoke -Avoid traveling or living at high altitudes -Find ways to reduce stress, such as yoga or meditation -Avoid situations that can excessively lower your blood pressure, such as sitting in a hot tub or sauna, prolonged straining such as [...]
