Shortness of Breath

What are possible causes of Trepopnea?

CHF

What are possible causes of orthopnea?

Congestive heart failure Mitral valve disease Severe asthma (rare) Emphysema (rare) Chronic bronchitis (rare) Neurologic diseases (rare)

What is trepopnea?

Dyspnea (shortness of breath) that is sensed while lying on one side but not on the other(lateral recumbent position).

What are possible causes of platypnea

Postpneumonectomy Neurological Disease Cirrhosis Intrapulmonary shunts Hypovolemia

What is platypnea?

platypnea refers to shortness of breath (dyspnea) that is relieved when lying down, and worsens when sitting or standing up

What is orthopnea?

shortness of breath (dyspnea) which occurs when lying flat, causing the person to have to sleep propped up in bed or sitting in a chair.