PAROXYSMAL DYSPNEAS
\pˈaɹəksˌɪsmə͡l dˈɪspni͡əz], \pˈaɹəksˌɪsməl dˈɪspniəz], \p_ˈa_ɹ_ə_k_s_ˌɪ_s_m_əl d_ˈɪ_s_p_n_iə_z]\
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A disorder characterized by episodes of respiratory distress, usually occurring after several hours of sleep in a reclining position. It is most commonly caused by pulmonary edema resulting from congestive heart failure. The episodes may be accompanied by coughing, a feeling of suffocation, a cold sweat, and tachycardia.
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