Dyspnea, Paroxysmal |
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| Dyspnea, Paroxysmal Nocturnal; Cardiac Asthma; Dyspneas, Paroxysmal; Dyspneas, Paroxysmal Nocturnal; Nocturnal Dyspnea, Paroxysmal; Nocturnal Dyspneas, Paroxysmal; Paroxysmal Dyspnea; Paroxysmal Dyspneas; Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea | |
| A disorder characterized by episodes of respiratory distress, usually occurring after several hours of sleep in a reclining position. It is most commonly caused by pulmonary edema resulting from congestive heart failure. The episodes may be accompanied by coughing, a feeling of suffocation, a cold sweat, and tachycardia. | |