<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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Shortness of breath on lying flat.
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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 w...
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breathing difficulty experienced while lying flat; can be a symptom of heart failure or asthma
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