Symptoms

The signs and symptoms of pulmonary hypertension develop slowly. You may not notice them for months or even years. Symptoms get worse as the disease progresses.

Pulmonary hypertension signs and symptoms include:

• Blue lips and skin (cyanosis)
• Chest pressure or pain
• Dizziness or fainting spells (syncope)
• Fast pulse or pounding heartbeat (palpitations)
• Fatigue
• Shortness of breath (dyspnea), initially while exercising and eventually while at rest
• Swelling (edema) in the ankles, legs and eventually the belly area (abdomen)