When a person has difficulty breathing in any position except in a sitting or standing position,the condition is known as:
A) dyspnea.
B) orthopnea.
C) apnea.
D) eupnea.
E) aerophagia.

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The condition described is orthopnea, which is difficulty breathing in any position except for sitting or standing. Dyspnea is difficulty breathing, apnea is a temporary cessation of breathing, eupnea is normal breathing, and aerophagia is the swallowing of air.

When a Person Has Difficulty Breathing in Any Position Except