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 ...

2A). The patient presented to the clinic 73 days later complaining of exertional and rest dyspnea, orthopnea of one week's duration, and he admitted dietary indiscretions. On physical examination ...

This was followed by episodes of paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea and orthopnea requiring three pillows for relief. When her physician found her to be anemic, she began taking iron and liver pills and ...

Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea or paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea ... PND, as well as simple orthopnea, may be relieved by sitting upright at the side of the bed with legs dangling, as symptoms ...

Two months before entry a hacking, progressively worsening cough productive of mucoid sputum as well as persistent exertional dyspnea, orthopnea and frequent wheezing were noted. There was no ...

When the legs are elevated at night, the fluid redistributes centrally causing pulmonary edema resulting in orthopnea (dyspnea while laying flat) or paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND). Hepatic ...

Mild lower extremity edema, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, and orthopnea are present. No chest pain has occurred. He is not taking any medications. His temperature is 37.0, blood pressure 80/40 ...