| What is PPH? |
| (PPH) is a rare and, as yet, incurable disease. It is a rare blood vessel disorder of the lung in which the pressure in the pulmonary artery (the blood vessel that leads from the heart to the lungs) rises above normal levels and may become life threatening. PPH is extremely rare, occurring in about two persons per million population per year. |
| Symptoms |
| Typical symptoms of Pulmonary Hypertension can include shortness of breath with minimal exertion, fatigue, chest pain, dizzy spells, swelling in the ankles or legs, bluish lips and skin, racing pulse or palpitations, and fainting. |
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Ketek |
In January, researchers reported three cases of severe liver problems, including one death, in patients taking the antibiotic medication Ketek(Telithromycin). Ketek is prescribed to treat respiratory conditions such as bronchitis and pneumonia. In addition to the death, another patient had a liver transplant, and a third contracted drug-induced hepatitis.
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