Match each type of breathing with its corresponding definition.
-Dyspnea while lying down

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Orthopnea is difficulty breathing while lying down and is relieved by sitting up.

Answer: A
 Dyspnea is difficulty or labored breathing.

Answer: B
 Cheyne-Stokes respiration is characterized by alternating periods of deep breathing and shallow breathing or apnea.

Answer: C
 Eupnea is normal, unlabored breathing.

Answer: D
 Hypoventilation is inadequate breathing that results in decreased levels of oxygen and increased levels of carbon dioxide in the blood.

Answer: E
 Biot breathing is characterized by irregular, shallow breaths followed by periods of apnea.

Answer: F
 Hyperventilation is rapid, deep breathing that results in decreased levels of carbon dioxide in the blood.

Answer: G
 Hyperpnea is increased depth and rate of breathing, often seen during exercise or exertion.

Answer: J
 Apnea is the absence of breathing.

Answer: I
 Apneusis is prolonged inspiration followed by a short expiration, often seen in neurologic disorders.

Match Each Type of Breathing with Its Corresponding Definition