What could be causing my shortness of breath when i'm trying to fall asleep?
2 doctors weighed in:
What could be causing my shortness of breath when i'm trying to fall asleep?
2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Thomas Klein
Internal Medicine - Allergy & Immunology
In brief:
Many things
Shortness of breath when lying down could be due to heart issues.
Asthma gets worse at night. Reflux could be aggravated by lying in a flat position. Obstructive sleep apnea is possible but would occur when you are sleeping. I recommend seeing your doctor.
In brief:
Many things
Shortness of breath when lying down could be due to heart issues.
Asthma gets worse at night. Reflux could be aggravated by lying in a flat position. Obstructive sleep apnea is possible but would occur when you are sleeping. I recommend seeing your doctor.
Dr. Thomas Klein
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Dr. Aaron Milstone
Internal Medicine - Pulmonology
In brief:
Maybe asthma
Asthma can result in shortness of breath that occurs at night.
Other symptoms with asthma include wheezing and chest tightness. Other causes of nighttime breathlessness include anxiety, panic attacks and acid reflux causing bronchospasm (narrowing of the airways).
In brief:
Maybe asthma
Asthma can result in shortness of breath that occurs at night.
Other symptoms with asthma include wheezing and chest tightness. Other causes of nighttime breathlessness include anxiety, panic attacks and acid reflux causing bronchospasm (narrowing of the airways).
Dr. Aaron Milstone
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