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Migraines That Get 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.
Call your health care provider if
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
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