Trouble breathing on one side and swollen fingers

[PeskyPeater]

friend has the following issue:


Lately I've had trouble with breathing when sleeping for 4 weeks, especially when I'm lying on the right side. I can't get any air like my lungs are constricting?? And since a week I have swollen fingers of the right hand. And upper back pain

 

[Rinse & rePeat]

This might be something to consider. How old is your friend?....

"Right-sided heart failure: This typically results in edema in the feet, ankles, legs, fingers, abdomen and abdominal organs. Because a weakened heart cannot pump out enough blood, it has less room to accommodate blood returning from other parts of the body. Sudden weight gain resulting from this swelling is common."


"Shortness of breath: Shortness of breath often becomes a problem during physical activity, but also can happen during rest. Difficulty breathing may occur suddenly at night, but may subside by moving around. Extra pillows to prop up your upper body can help you breathe more easily in bed."

Heart failure symptoms - HonorHealth Heart Care

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