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 when sitting up or standing.

Answer: B 
 Cheyne-Stokes respiration is a breathing pattern characterized by alternating periods of deep, rapid breathing followed by shallow, slow breathing or apnea.

Answer: C 
 Eupnea is normal breathing at rest.

Answer: D 
 Hypoventilation is a reduction in respiratory rate or volume resulting in inadequate oxygenation of the blood and increased levels of carbon dioxide.

Answer: E 
 Biot breathing is an irregular breathing pattern characterized by a series of deep inspirations followed by abrupt or sudden expirations.

Answer: F 
 Hyperventilation is a rapid or increased respiratory rate resulting in decreased levels of carbon dioxide in the blood.

Answer: G 
 Hyperpnea is an increase in respiratory rate or volume in response to increased oxygen demand, exercise, or metabolic needs.

Answer: A 
 Dyspnea is difficulty or labored breathing.

Answer: J
 Apnea is a temporary cessation of breathing.

Answer: I 
 Apneusis is an abnormal breathing pattern characterized by prolonged, gasping inhalations that are followed by irregular, shallow exhalations.

Match Each Type of Breathing with Its Corresponding Definition