Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
orthopnoea
Noun
/ˌɔːr.θəʊˈpn.i.ə/
Definition
Orthopnoea is a condition in which a person experiences difficulty in breathing when lying flat, often relieved by sitting or standing up.
Examples
- The patient experienced orthopnoea and had to sleep propped up on several pillows.
- During the examination, the doctor noted the patient’s orthopnoea when they laid back on the examination table.
Meaning
This term is typically used to describe the discomfort arising from the inability to breathe comfortably in a horizontal position. It is commonly associated with various respiratory or cardiac conditions.
Synonyms
- Dyspnoea
- Breathlessness
- Shortness of breath
