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What are symptoms of paroxymal nocturnal dyspnea and can you die from it?
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PND: Is the need to suddenly sit up due to shortness of breath after being asleep or lying down for a while. It can be a symptom of decompensated heart failure. If PND is truly happening, you should get your physician involved or go to an emergency room.
Answered 9/7/2019
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