10 Orthopnea Symptoms
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Coughing
Coughing may occur in an individual whose airway is particularly restricted. In some cases, people with orthopnea may be able to fall asleep but wake up coughing, as their shortness of breath occurs while they're sleeping.
The coughing may be mild or more severe, leading to chest pain if the coughing causes stress on the body. An individual may also experience a rapid heartbeat as a response to strenuous coughing.
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