MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Orthopnea means you find it harder to breathe when you lie down because of fluid in your lungs. It usually comes on over time, but in some cases, it can happen suddenly. It can wake you up because of a lack of oxygen.

Detailed explanation-2: -Orthopnea is the sensation of breathlessness in the recumbent position, relieved by sitting or standing. Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND) is a sensation of shortness of breath that awakens the patient, often after 1 or 2 hours of sleep, and is usually relieved in the upright position.

Detailed explanation-3: -Diagnosis. A doctor suspects orthopnea when a person experiences shortness of breath when lying down, and they exhibit other symptoms of one of the conditions commonly associated with orthopnea, such as heart failure, COPD, obesity, anxiety, or another heart or lung disease.

Detailed explanation-4: -Orthopnea is a medical term to describe shortness of breath that occurs while lying flat and is relieved by sitting or standing. Orthopnea can occur progressively over time or spontaneously, depending on the underlying cause. Individuals may describe needing to use multiple pillows to sleep due to breathlessness.

Detailed explanation-5: -Orthopnea is a symptom of congestive heart failure with failure of both ventricles and increased pressure from fluid through the pulmonary circulation. It is characterized by shortness of breath during low-impact activities or at rest.