What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Pulmonary Hypertension?

Signs and symptoms of pulmonary hypertension (PH) may include:

• Shortness of breath during routine activity, such as climbing two flights of stairs
• Tiredness
• Chest pain
• A racing heartbeat

As PH worsens, you may find it hard to do any physical activities. At this point, other signs and symptoms may include:

• Feeling lightheaded, especially during physical activity
• Fainting at times
• Swelling in your legs and ankles
• A bluish color on your lips and skin