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Why Do I Have Shortness Of Breath While Lying Down?
Question: I am haVING SHORTNESS OF BREATH MOSTLY WHEN I LIE DOWN BUT WHILE SITTING OR TANDING I AM FINE.
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Shortness of breath on lying down / better on sitting up - is called Orthopnoea.
It is typical of Left Heart Failure.
You must see your doctor again as soon as possible.
You will need X-ray chest, ECG, ECHO and some blood tests.
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Shortness of breath on lying down / better on sitting up - is called Orthopnoea.
It is typical of Left Heart Failure.
You must see your doctor again as soon as possible.
You will need X-ray chest, ECG, ECHO and some blood tests.
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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