Dyspnea
Oxygen
Platypnea Orthodeoxia Syndrome

Platypnea

Platypnea-orthodeoxia syndrome (POS) is a rare clinical condition characterized by dyspnea (shortness of breath) and hypoxemia (low blood oxygen levels) worsening in the upright position and improving in the supine position. The condition is usually a symptom of an underlying disease. Specialists in the interprofessional team have the crucial role of determining the right management approach for patients with this condition, which often presents a diagnostic dilemma for medical practitioners. This activity reviews the causes of POS, explains the condition’s pathophysiology, highlights the important parts of the evaluation process, discusses the general management approach, and describes the interprofessional team members’ roles in caring for patients with this condition.

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