Primary Pulmonary Hypertension: Symptoms & Signs

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Primary pulmonary hypertension may cause the following symptoms:

gradually increasing shortness of breath, which is made worse by activity

a feeling of lightheadedness

fainting, or passing out

a cough that doesn't go away

palpitations, which are an unusual feeling of a strong, abnormal, or fast heartbeat

coughing up blood

a bluish tint to the skin, known as cyanosis

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Author: Adam Brochert, MD
Reviewer: Eric Berlin, MD
Date Reviewed: 05/03/00

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