orthopnea

Basic Information

Description
A respiratory abnormality that is characterized by a difficulty in breathing that occurs when lying down and is relieved upon changing to an upright position (as in congestive heart failure).
Identifier
SYMP_0000602
Notation
SYMP:0000602
Category
symptoms
Database Cross-References
  • ICD9CM_2005:786.02
  • UMLS_CUI:C0085619
  • UMLS_ICD9CM_2005_AUI:A0004140

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