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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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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

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

Dr Friedlander and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/7/2018

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Dr. Cornelius Oleary answered

Specializes in Urgent Care

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.

Answered 8/5/2016

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A member asked:

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?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr Friedlander and another doctor agreed

Dr. Cornelius Oleary answered

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