Posted: August 16th, 2017

Which of the following terms is used to describe inability to breathe easily except in an upright position?

Which of the following terms is used to describe inability to breathe easily except in an upright position?
a) Orthopnea
Patients with orthopnea are placed in a high Fowler’s position to facilitate breathing.
b) Dyspnea
Dyspnea refers to labored breathing or shortness of breath.
c) Hemoptysis
Hemoptysis refers to expectoration of blood from the respiratory tract.
d) Hypoxemia
Hypoxemia refers to low oxygen levels in the blood.