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I'm Aware That I'm Rare: the phaware® podcast

A new podcast series devoted to raising global pulmonary hypertension awareness with dynamic stories from PH patients, caregivers and medical professionals from around the world. New Episodes every Tuesday!

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The views and opinions expressed in the phaware® podcast do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of phaware global association. Information on phaware.global and phaware social media sites is provided for general information only. It is not intended as legal, medical or other professional advice, and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with qualified professionals who are familiar with your individual needs.

2026 Sponsorship support was made possible from: Merck & Co, Inc., Johnson & Johnson, Liquidia Technologies, Inc., Gossamer Bio, Pulmovant and Insmed Incorporated.

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Terri Keplinger - phaware® interview 570

Apr 29, 2026


She’d Never Been Sick - Until a Rare Disease Hit Like a Brick Wall

Terri Keplinger went from healthy and unstoppable to fighting for breath after unexplained swelling and a shocking ER visit led to a pulmonary arterial hypertension diagnosis. In this episode, she shares how denial turned into purpose, and how...


Apr 28, 2026

She’d Never Been Sick - Until a Rare Disease Hit Like a Brick Wall

Terri Keplinger went from healthy and unstoppable to fighting for breath after unexplained swelling and a shocking ER visit led to a pulmonary arterial hypertension diagnosis. In this episode, she shares how denial turned into purpose, and how...


Rey Adam Rodriguez - phaware® interview 569

Apr 22, 2026


From Newlywed to Newly Diagnosed

Six months after saying “I do,” Rey Adam Rodriguez was told he had pulmonary arterial hypertension. Rey shares his whirlwind journey through misdiagnosis, a new baby, and finding hope through expert care and peer support.

My name is Rey Adam Rodriguez. I was diagnosed with...


Apr 21, 2026

From Newlywed to Newly Diagnosed

Six months after saying “I do,” Rey Adam Rodriguez was told he had pulmonary arterial hypertension. Rey shares his whirlwind journey through misdiagnosis, a new baby, and finding hope through expert care and peer support.


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Sherry Rouse - phaware® interview 568

Apr 15, 2026

She Was Prepared for Breast Cancer Not for a Rare, Incurable Disease

At 30, Sherry Rouse went in for a breast cancer screening. What doctors found instead wasn’t cancer, but was something far rarer, and potentially fatal: idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension Sherry recounts the emotional rollercoaster of being...