10 Orthopnea Symptoms
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Interrupted Sleep
Interrupted sleep is a common symptom of orthopnea. Some individuals may be able to fall asleep easily but are woken up throughout the night by breathing difficulties, coughing, wheezing or intense chest pain.
Others may be unable to fall asleep at all unless they sleep upright or sleep on more than one pillow. This may lead to discomfort while sleeping, with an individual waking up with a sore neck or back.
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