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Migraine That Gets Worse When Lying Down
Waking at night short of breath; Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea; PND; Difficulty breathing while lying down; Orthopnea
Home Care
Your health care provider may prescribe treatment for breathing difficulty while lying down. The treatment will depend on the specific illness causing the problem.
Weight loss is generally recommended in people who are obese.
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If you have any unexplained difficulty in breathing while lying down, call for an appointment with...
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Breathing difficulty
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Breathing difficulty while lying down is an abnormal condition in which a person must keep the head raised (by sitting or standing) to be able to... Read more »
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