Orthopnea is an irregular breathing pattern with a period of apnea followed by deep labored breathing that becomes shallow,then apneic.

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Orthopnea is actually a condition where a person experiences difficulty in breathing while lying flat and must prop themselves up to breathe comfortably. The irregular breathing pattern described in the statement is not characteristic of orthopnea.

Orthopnea Is an Irregular Breathing Pattern with a Period of Apnea