Breathing difficulty - lying down
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What is Breathing difficulty - lying down?
Breathing difficulty while lying down is an abnormal condition. A person with this condition must keep the head elevated (by sitting or standing) to be able to breathe deeply or comfortably. The condition may also cause a person to wake up suddenly during the night, feeling short of breath (paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea).
Alternative Names:
Waking at night short of breath; Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea; PND; Difficulty breathing while lying down; Orthopnea
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- Apr 28, 2007
Is there anything I can do to correct this problem It is becoming painful
