Cardiovascular

Orthopnea

Also known as: Breathlessness supine

Severity: Severe Urgency: Urgent

Breathlessness lying flat

What is Orthopnea?

Difficulty breathing when lying flat, relieved by sitting up.

Seek care within 24-48 hours

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Dyspnea on exertion

Breathlessness with activity

Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

Waking up gasping

Water retention & edema

Pitting or non-pitting swelling

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Our team of specialists can help you understand and treat orthopnea.