orthopnea

orthopnea

 [or″thop-ne´ah]

dyspnea that is relieved in the upright position; see also platypnea.

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or·thop·ne·a

(ōr'thop-nē'ă, ōr-thop'nē-ă), In the diphthong pn, the p is silent only at the beginning of a word. Although orthopne'a is the correct pronunciation, the alternative pronunciation orthop'nea is widespread in the U.S.

Discomfort in breathing that is brought on or aggravated by lying flat. Compare: platypnea.

[ortho- + G. pnoē, a breathing]

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orthopnea

Clinical medicine Dyspnea in a Pt with moderate CHF, due to ↑ venous return from failing ventricles; such Pts breathe better when sitting straight or standing erect

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or·thop·ne·a

(ōr-thop'nē'ă)

Discomfort in breathing that is brought on or aggravated by lying flat.
Compare: platypnea
Synonym(s): orthopnoea.

[ortho- + G. pnoē, a breathing]

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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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or·thop·ne·a

(ōr-thop'nē'ă)

Discomfort in breathing that is brought on or aggravated by lying flat.
Synonym(s): orthopnoea.

[ortho- + G. pnoē, a breathing]

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