Orthopnea can be defined as dyspnea that develops in the recumbent position and is relieved by elevation of the head with pillows. In the recumbent position, there is reduced pooling of fluid in ...

Difficulty in breathing while lying down. Orthopnea may be a symptom of a related condition. More info below. Sometimes Orthopnea may signify an underlying health condition. These conditions ...

Luís Beck da Silva, MD; Lisa Mielniczuk, MD, FRCPC; Marc Laberge, MA; Anjali Anselm, MD; Margaret Fraser, RN; Kathryn Williams, MS; Haissam Haddad, MD, FRCPC ...