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Pulmonary hypertension
Elevated blood pressure in the lungs that can be a primary problem or due to other causes.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | |||||
Preteen 6-13 | |||||
Teenager 14-18 | |||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Common |
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