Work and PH

Salina took a career break while she adjusted to intravenous medication and is now back doing what she loves.

For some people with pulmonary hypertension, continuing to work can be difficult – but it’s not always an easy decision to leave.

Tess Jewson always wanted to have a career as a trumpet player, but after being diagnosed with PH, she focused on a different – and successful – iteration of her musical dream.

Susan Spash, a partner in an accounting, tax and advisory practice, has been living with pulmonary hypertension for 16 years and continues to work full time. These are her experiences.