10 Orthopnea Symptoms
Article Sources
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Chest Pain
Chest pain is another common symptom of orthopnea. Many people describe it as a feeling of tightness in their chest. A person with orthopnea may find it difficult to move, as moving may cause the pain to worsen.
Many wait for the pain to pass, which commonly doesn't take long. However, if both breathing difficulty and chest pain occur simultaneously, the pain may be worse, and it may take more time for the pain to dissipate.
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