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orthopnea?
Orthopnea is a medical term to describe shortness of breath that occurs while lying flat and is relieved by sitting or standing. The most common cause of orthopnea is due to heart disease, such as congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, or valvular dysfunction.Treatment of orthopnea should include treatment of the underlying cause. Treatment of the underlying cause is dependent on the disease and can vary. Pulmonary congestion may be treated acutely using diuretics (e.g., furosemide) to relieve the increased volume in pulmonary venous circulation. Heart failure can also be managed using diuretics, beta-blockers, and ACE inhibitors. Lung disease may be treated with bronchodilators, oxygen therapy, and glucocorticoids.