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Shortness of breath only while trying to sleep, comes and go. it has made me not to good sleep. no pain and i am not in any medication. my bp goes from 110/90 to maximum of 140/100. why am i having short of breath and what to do.
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Orthopnea: A serious cause would be incipient congestive heart failure. This is an early sign of a weakening heart muscle as the heart works harder when lying down compared to sitting up. Another possibility is simply focussing on your respirations which is an involuntary reflex. However focussing on your breathing can give one the sensation of shortness of breath. I recommend seeing your MD for assurance.
Answered 3/3/2020
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