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When im going to sleep i cant lay down flat its like my left chest very heavy to breath,no pain.am i having a heart failure?need advice please

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Dr. Harinder Gill answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Orthopnoea: Breathlessness on assuming recumbency is a common symptom of serious cardiopulmonary disorder and needs prompt evaluation

Answered 9/26/2016

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A member asked:

When im going to sleep i cant lay down flat its like my left chest very heavy to breath,no pain.am i having a heart failure?need advice please

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harinder Gill answered

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