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What does it mean when i feel like i have butterflies in my heart? i cough a lot when it happens/ i can not sleep laying down, i need to sit up or i can't breathe
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If : If you are having shortness of breath laying down and need to sit up to breathe something is wrong.Yoe should be evaluated first for congestive heart failure. Step number one would be to get an echocardiogram.. See a cardiologist as soon as possible !
Answered 4/2/2019
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May be heart failure: Being short of breath lying down is called orthopnea, often associated with paroxysmal dyspnea - awakening in the night short of breath and having to sit up to catch your breath. Cough can also be a sign of heart failure with buildup of fluid on the lungs. Get in to see your doctor. A echocardiogram may be needed.
Answered 12/29/2016
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