Question

question 17 difficulty breathing in any position except when sitting or standing is known as: a orthopnea b dyspnea c aerophagia d eupnea

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Orthopnea is defined as difficulty breathing except when sitting or standing (needing an upright position for relief).
• Option B: Dyspnea is general shortness of breath, not position - specific.
• Option C: Aerophagia is excessive swallowing of air, not related to breathing position.
• Option D: Eupnea is normal, unlabored breathing.

So the correct term for difficulty breathing except in sitting/standing is orthopnea.

Answer:

A. orthopnea