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If you have severe pulmonary hypertension, your doctor may prescribe medications called calcium channel blockers. These medicines lower blood pressure in the lungs and the rest of the body. If calcium channel blockers arenât enough, your doctor may refer you to a specialized treatment center.
Pulmonary hypertension is a lung condition in which there is increased pressure in the pulmonary arteries that travel from the heart to the lungs. The most common symptoms are shortness of breath and fatigue. Other more severe symptoms are chest pain, palpitations, and dizziness. There is no cure for the disease, but it can be managed with medication.