Look up: orthopnoea

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   Orthopnoea
   breathing difficulty experienced while lying flat; can be a symptom of heart failure or asthma
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   Orthopnoea
   Shortness of breath on lying flat.
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   orthopnoea
   <symptom> Shortness of breath when lying flat. This is a common symptom in patients suffering from congestive heart failure. ... Orthopnoea may be described as two pillow orthopnoea. This means the patient needs to sleep propped up by two pillows in order to breathe. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
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   Orthopnoea
   `Orthopnea` (Greek from `ortho`, straight + `pnoia`, breath) is dyspnea which occurs when lying flat, causing the person to have to sleep propped up in bed or sitting in a chair. Orthopnoea is a symptom of heart failure. It can also occur in those with asthma and chronic bronchitis, as well as those with sleep apnea or panic disorder. The condition is often due to left ventricular failure and/or pulmonary edema. It is also associated with Polycys...
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   orthopnoea
   orthopnea, orthopnoea (British) 1. The ability to breathe easily only in an upright or sitting position or discomfort in breathing which is brought on or aggravated by lying down. 2. Shortness of breath experienced when lying down. 3. Difficult breathing that is partially, or wholly, relieved by an erect sitting or standing position; associated with vari...
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