Travelling with PH

Kay Yeowart MBE is the co-founder of PHA UK. Her son Lewis was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension 20 years ago, aged 13, and the family have had many holidays together since. Here, Kay shares her tips for travelling abroad with PH and the steps to take to minimise the risks.

Having pulmonary hypertension shouldn’t stop you enjoying a summer holiday overseas – it just requires a bit more planning. Here, we answer the travel questions we hear most often in the PHA UK office.

Wherever you take your break, it’s important to be well prepared for travelling.

Northampton-based PH patient Sarah Marshall visited London with her scooter and oxygen. In a special blog post, she shared how she got on.