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05/11/2025

We all have something we take seriously, our work, our health, our time, our family.

As part of PH Awareness Month, we’re starting a conversation.

What is that one thing you don’t joke about?

Share yours in the comments and join us as we amplify the message that PH is no joke.

03/11/2025

What is Pulmonary Hypertension?

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is not something you can easily see or detect, yet it is a life-threatening disease that silently affects the heart and lungs. Because its symptoms often resemble those of other, milder conditions, diagnosis can take months or even years. Every delay means a delay in access to treatment, and in PH, time is everything.

PH is a collective term for five distinct types of conditions that cause abnormally high blood pressure in the lungs. This increased pressure forces the right side of the heart to work harder, eventually leading to heart failure if left untreated.

While there is no cure (except for complex surgery for CTEPH), treatments do exist, often as a complex combination of targeted therapies, oxygen, and specialized care. These therapies can significantly improve both life expectancy and quality of life.

However, access to treatment, medicine, and proper care remains the difference between life and death for many patients. Costly drugs, limited coverage, and unequal availability continue to stand in the way of people who want to breathe, live, and hope.
Because for every person living with PH, access means life.

03/11/2025

As we kick off Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month, this radio conversation is just the start of a movement to raise awareness about PH, amplify voices, and drive change.

Pulmonary Hypertension remains misdiagnosed, unheard, and unknown to many.

Join us this November as we extend the message beyond the studio.

Thank you, .1 , for allowing Ayotunde to share this message.

02/11/2025

We’re in The Guardian!

But this isn’t just about the spotlight, it’s about saving lives.

Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) is a silent killer that’s been ignored for far too long.

This month, we’re raising our voices for those living with PH in Nigeria, fighting limited access to treatment, delayed diagnosis, and low awareness.

Let’s keep the conversation going.
Because PH no be joke.

01/11/2025

Welcome to November

Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month!

Pulmonary Hypertension is not a joking matter, it’s a serious, life-threatening condition.

This month, we’re raising our voices for everyone living with Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) in Nigeria, a condition often overlooked, misdiagnosed, and life-changing for those who face it every day.

All through November, we’ll be sharing stories, facts, and voices to help more people understand, care, and take action.

Stay with us, engage, share, and let’s make Nigeria listen, because every voice counts in this PHight.

01/11/2025

Welcome to November, a month dedicated to
pulmonary hypertension awareness.

This month, join us as we
shine a light on a subject that means life itself for PH patients
around the world: access to treatment.

Through personal
stories, we’ll reflect on access to treatment, medication, and
proper care, as well as how the lack of it can have
devastating consequences for anyone living with this severe,
progressive, and chronic condition.

Access to treatment, medicine, and proper care means life.
No one should ever be denied or prevented from receiving
them.

29/10/2025

Your voice matters. By speaking up, you can help change the way the world sees chronic cough. Join the World Chronic Cough Day Ambassador Program and become part of a global movement dedicated to awareness, understanding, and support.

As an ambassador, you’ll have the opportunity to share your personal story, highlight the impact of chronic cough, and show others that they are not alone. Together, we can reduce stigma, encourage earlier recognition, and advocate for stronger care and research.

Every voice makes a difference. Add yours today and help inspire change worldwide.

Learn more at www.chronicough.gaapp.org.

22/10/2025

Myth: Chronic cough is just a habit.

Fact: Chronic cough is a serious medical condition that affects around 10% of the general population and up to 20% in some countries. It is not simply something you can “get over” or ignore.

This condition often disrupts sleep, work, and social connections — with nearly three-quarters of patients reporting sleep disruption and daily limitations. Many also experience embarrassment, fatigue, or depression, and in some cases even rib fractures or fainting during coughing fits.

It deserves greater recognition and understanding. By challenging myths and sharing facts, we can reduce stigma, encourage people to seek medical advice, and support stronger pathways to care.

Doctors may use different names for chronic cough, depending on the cause:

- Refractory Chronic Cough: when the cough continues even after treating common causes.
- Idiopathic Chronic Cough: when no clear cause is found.
- Cough Hypersensitivity Syndrome (neurogenic cough): when the airway nerves are overly sensitive.
- Chronic cough can also be linked to lung diseases, such as:
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) – stiff, scarred lungs.
- Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILDs) – a group of conditions causing lung inflammation or scarring.

Understanding the type helps patients and doctors choose the right treatment.

Learn more and spread the word this World Chronic Cough Day: www.chronicough.gaapp.org

15/10/2025

Today is World Chronic Cough Day 2025. This is a day for all of us to come together and shine a light on a condition that is often underestimated but deeply affects the lives of millions of people worldwide. Chronic cough is more than just a symptom. It can impact sleep, work, relationships, and overall wellbeing.

By raising awareness, we can help others recognise the signs earlier, encourage more conversations with healthcare professionals, and support stronger pathways to care and research. Education and understanding are key to improving outcomes, and your voice helps make that possible.

Together, we can show patients and families that they are not alone. Share this post, spread the word in your community, and join the global effort to make chronic cough better understood and better supported.

Learn more and access helpful resources at www.chronicough.gaapp.org.

13/10/2025

Are you that person who can make medical talk sound simple, smart, and scroll-stopping?

We’re calling on all medical content creators to volunteer with us, help raise awareness about Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) and create content that educates, inspires, and saves lives.

If you’ve got the skill and the story-telling spark, we want you.

Send an email to info@cardiaccommunity.org

02/10/2025

PH doesn’t always “look sick.” 💔
It hides behind breathlessness that feels like you just ran a marathon…
Fatigue that no amount of sleep can cure…
Chest pains that strike without warning…
Swollen feet that slow you down…

These are not “ordinary” symptoms. They could be signs of Pulmonary Hypertension (PH).
The earlier you know, the better your chances of living stronger, longer.

Don’t ignore the signs. Learn them. Share them. Save a life.

29/09/2025

Happy WorldHeartDay!
Today, we celebrate the heart, the beat that keeps us alive and connected.

But here’s the thing: when Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) sets in, the heart’s rhythm faces a tougher battle. Narrowed arteries between the heart and lungs make every beat work harder than it should.

So as we honor the heart today, let’s also raise awareness: protect your heart, protect your lungs, and never take a beat for granted.

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