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I have difficulty breathing when lying down. how do i tell if this is "obstructive sleep apnea" or "heart failure"? i do have obstructive sleep apnea

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Dr. Mark Fisher answered

Specializes in Neurology

Orthopnea: The symptom is called orthopnea. The way to find out if it's heart failure is to go to a doctor and find out if it's heart failure. The doctor may be able to tell you right there and then or (s)he may have to run some tests.

Dr Gallia agreed

Answered 11/26/2016

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Exam: Could be your heart. Unlikely at your age. See your MD for assessment.

Answered 11/26/2016

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A member asked:

I have difficulty breathing when lying down. how do i tell if this is "obstructive sleep apnea" or "heart failure"? i do have obstructive sleep apnea

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Mark Fisher answered

Dr Gallia agreed

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

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