Orthopnea

orthopnea /or·thop·nea/ (or?thop-ne´ah) dyspnea that is relieved in the upright position.orthopne´ic

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or·thop·ne·a (ôrthp-n, ôr-thpn-)

n.

Discomfort in breathing that is relieved by sitting or standing in an erect position.

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Orthopnea

Difficulty in breathing that occurs while the patient is lying down.

Mentioned in: Shortness of Breath

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orthopnea (ôr´thopnē´),

n an inability to breathe except in an upright position.

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orthopnea

ability to breathe easily only while standing, seen in congestive heart failure.

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orthopneic position

dogs with congestive heart failure will resist lying down, preferring to stand or sit in order to relieve pulmonary congestion.