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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 condition in which blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs (the pulmonary arteries) is abnormally high. 1  Many disorders can cause pulmonary hypertension. 2  People usually have shortness of breath upon exertion and loss of energy, and some people feel light-headed or fatigued on exertion.