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I get shortness of breath when laying down on back. shortness of breath gets better if i lay on my side, what can it be from?
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Pleural: effusion ("water on the lung") can produce this and some viral infections may be the "culprit" You need to have a standard Chest Xray as soon as possible.... hope this helps! Dr Z
Answered 12/7/2018
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See MD ASAP: Please visit a physician in urgent care or emergency medicine as soon as possible for full history, physical exam, vital signs and imaging.
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