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Sporadic heavy breathing lasting only a few minutes the past two days. seems to happen more when lying down.

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Dyspnea: Intermittent shortness of breath lasting only minutes is not a usual symptom of significant heart or lung disease. The heart does work harder when you're lying flat however. Shortness of breath could occur when lying flat if you have a larger hiatal hernia or distended abdomen. It's best to have your md check this symptom out.

Answered 1/20/2014

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