Pulmonary arterial hypertension cannot be cured; however, there are treatments and lifestyle habits that can make living with the condition manageable. These lifestyle changes not only help in managing the disease but also ensure an overall healthy life. Here some important diet tips and lifestyle changes for pulmonary arterial hypertension management.

• Stay active, but avoid heavy lifting
  Exercising regularly is surely one of the most important lifestyle changes for pulmonary arterial hypertension patients. However, not all PAH patients can manage to spend an hour in the gym. Therefore, taking formal rehabs that are specially meant for this condition is the best. At these rehabs, you can work on building your stamina and manage your breathing while exercising. You must consult your doctor before opting for any exercise regime. Furthermore, PAH patients can enroll in special yoga programs as well.
• Reduce consumption of salt
  This is common advice that most doctors give to PAH patients. This applies to salt in your food and the salt in packaged foods such as pickles and canned foods. To ensure that you are taking salt in moderation, opt for fresh foods. Furthermore, taste your food before eating as adding extra salt is, at times, just a force of habit for some people. While it may add the flavor you desire, it can affect your health in the long run. Therefore, you must ensure that you add salt in moderation while cooking. Furthermore, to avoid compromising the taste of your food, you can replace salt with spices such as cumin and herbs such as garlic. They not only add flavor to your food but also are replete with health benefits.
• Keep a watch on your fluid intake
  A two-liter restriction on fluid intake is usually recommended to PAH patients. However, you must talk to your doctor before limiting your fluid intake. You must also keep a check on your body weight as this will help you know your ideal fluid consumption. An increase in body weight in a day is usually attributed to excessive fluid consumption. You must limit the intake to prevent the buildup of fluids in the body. 
• Fight nausea
  One of the common side effects of the treatment for PAH is nausea. In order to fight the side effect, you can start eating smaller meals and reduce the consumption of a high-fat diet. You must also stay away from sodas and ginger.

Adhering these lifestyle changes for pulmonary arterial hypertension patients will help them manage the disease successfully and prevent further complications.