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Platypnea means-

Dyspnea in the supine position and relief in upright position

Dyspnea in the upright position with relief in the supine position

Dyspena on exeion

Dyspnea waking up the patient during deep sleep

High-Yield Explanation

Platypnea is defined as dyspnea in the upright position with relief in the supine position.It is seen in left atrial myxoma or hepatopulmonary syndrome. Ref:Harrison's medicine-18th edition,page no:279

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