Special Diet for Pulmonary Hypertension

YPERTENSION is a condition in which the force of the blood is very high against the walls of the arteries whereas pulmonary hypertension(also known as ph) is a condition in which the pressure of the blood from the heart to the lungs is very high.

- Dr. V. Ganesh

When the pressure in this artery is very high, the arteries in the lung can narrow and hence the blood does not flow as well as it should, resulting in lack of oxygen in the blood.

Cure

There is no cure for PH, however, it can be prevented by following a healthy lifestyle to manage high blood pressure and avoiding use of tobacco to prevent lung disease.

Prevention

Preventions of the same are focused around heart health. These include maintaining a healthy weight range, checking pulse regularly, regularly exercise, eating a healthy and balanced diet as well as not smoking.

Diet

Pulmonary hypertension can be taken control of by making healthy choices and by staying dedicated to the new routine. Choice of correct diet is very important as some foods raise blood pressure, while others cause increase in weight.

Cut back on salt and sodium. Avoid having packaged, canned, pickled and tinned foods as salt is hidden in the ingredients. Choose fresh ingredients to limit the sodium intake. Do not add salt to your food out of habit but rather taste your food before adding salt.