When I am having problems with my lungs, there is no way I can lay flat and breathe. It feels like I am fighting all the gravity in the world to make my lungs expand and take in air. It is a problem with the respitory muscles that don't work!! Why don't docs get that? Yes, I do tend to panic when I am laid flat on my back when I am having trouble breathing, because I can't breathe!!

Sorry you're having this problem, but hopefully this will help!