Many people experience orthopnea or difficulty breathing when lying down, which can lead to interrupted sleep or insomnia.
Orthopnea is common in people who have heart or lung problems, like COPD or heart failure, but it can result from other conditions, too. These include obesity, sleep apnea, snoring, and panic disorders.

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