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I have pots, heart failure and asthma. i sleep with my head raised about six inches. i am short of breath when i lie down. why?
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Fluid in the lungs: this is typical for heart failure...when you lay down, the fluid in your lungs accumulates in the lower parts of the lungs so it gives the feeling of shortness of breath..the treatment is taking the heart medications regularly including the water pill..its ok to sleep on many pillows or raise the head of your bed.
Answered 1/27/2021
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