Associations to the word «Orthopnea»

Wiktionary

ORTHOPNEA, noun. Alternative spelling of orthopnoea

Dictionary definition

ORTHOPNEA, noun. Form of dyspnea in which the person can breathe comfortably only when standing or sitting erect; associated with asthma and emphysema and angina pectoris.

Wise words

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