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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 breathe deeply or comfortably. | 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 breathe deeply or comfortably. | ||
A specific type of breathing difficulty while lying down is paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea. This condition causes a person to wake up suddenly during the night feeling short of breath. | A specific type of breathing difficulty while lying down is [[paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea]]. This condition causes a person to wake up suddenly during the night feeling short of breath. | ||
==What causes Breathing difficulty - lying down?== | ==What causes Breathing difficulty - lying down?== | ||
* Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) | * [[Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease]] (COPD) | ||
* Cor pulmonale | * [[Cor pulmonale]] | ||
* Heart failure | * [[Heart failure]] | ||
* Obesity (does not directly cause difficulty breathing while lying down but often aggravates other conditions that lead to it) | * [[Obesity]] (does not directly cause difficulty breathing while lying down but often aggravates other conditions that lead to it) | ||
* Panic disorder | * [[Panic disorder]] | ||
* Sleep apnea | * [[Sleep apnea]] | ||
* Snoring | * [[Snoring]] | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
The health care provider will perform a physical examination and take your medical history. | The health care provider will perform a physical examination and take your medical history. | ||
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* How bad is it? | * How bad is it? | ||
* How many pillows do you need to help you breathe comfortably? | * How many pillows do you need to help you breathe comfortably? | ||
* Is there any ankle, feet, and leg swelling? | * Is there any [[ankle]], [[feet]], and [[pedal edema|leg swelling]]? | ||
* Do you have difficulty breathing at other times? | * Do you have difficulty breathing at other times? | ||
* How tall are you? How much do you weigh? | * How tall are you? How much do you weigh? | ||
* What other symptoms do you have? | * What other symptoms do you have? | ||
The physical examination will include special attention to the heart and | The physical examination will include special attention to the [[heart]] and [[lung]]s (cardiovascular and respiratory systems). | ||
Diagnostic tests that may be performed include the following: | Diagnostic tests that may be performed include the following: | ||
* Chest x-ray | * [[Chest x-ray]] | ||
* ECG | * [[ECG]] | ||
* Echocardiogram | * [[Echocardiogram]] | ||
* Pulmonary function | * [[Pulmonary function test]]s | ||
You may need to receive supplemental oxygen. | You may need to receive supplemental [[oxygen]]. | ||
==When to seek urgent medical care?== | ==When to seek urgent medical care?== | ||
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Your health care provider may prescribe treatment for breathing difficulty while lying down. The treatment will depend on the specific illness causing the problem. | 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. | [[Weight loss]] is generally recommended in people who are obese. | ||
==Where to find medical care for Breathing difficulty - lying down?== | ==Where to find medical care for Breathing difficulty - lying down?== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kalsang Dolma, M.B.B.S.[2]
Overview
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 breathe deeply or comfortably.
A specific type of breathing difficulty while lying down is paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea. This condition causes a person to wake up suddenly during the night feeling short of breath.
What causes Breathing difficulty - lying down?
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Cor pulmonale
- Heart failure
- Obesity (does not directly cause difficulty breathing while lying down but often aggravates other conditions that lead to it)
- Panic disorder
- Sleep apnea
- Snoring
Diagnosis
The health care provider will perform a physical examination and take your medical history.
Medical history questions may include:
- Did this problem develop suddenly or slowly?
- Is it getting worse (progressive)?
- How bad is it?
- How many pillows do you need to help you breathe comfortably?
- Is there any ankle, feet, and leg swelling?
- Do you have difficulty breathing at other times?
- How tall are you? How much do you weigh?
- What other symptoms do you have?
The physical examination will include special attention to the heart and lungs (cardiovascular and respiratory systems).
Diagnostic tests that may be performed include the following:
You may need to receive supplemental oxygen.
When to seek urgent medical care?
If you have any unexplained difficulty in breathing while lying down, call for an appointment with your health care provider.
Treatment options
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.
Where to find medical care for Breathing difficulty - lying down?
Directions to Hospitals Treating Breathing difficulty - lying down