Hypoventilation
A reduction in the amount of air transported into the pulmonary alveoli by breathing, leading to hypercapnia (increase in the partial pressure of carbon dioxide).
What is Hypoventilation?
Hypoventilation is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Hypoventilation that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Hypoventilation
The following conditions have been associated with Hypoventilation. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Bethlem muscular dystrophy
Bethlem muscular dystrophy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4C
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4C is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Laminin subunit alpha 2-related congenital muscular dystrophy
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Morimoto-Ryu-Malicdan neuromuscular syndrome
Morimoto-Ryu-Malicdan neuromuscular syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sig...
PURA-related severe neonatal hypotonia-seizures-encephalopathy syndrome
PURA-related severe neonatal hypotonia-seizures-encephalopathy syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated wi...
Postpoliomyelitis syndrome
Postpoliomyelitis syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Proximal spinal muscular atrophy
Proximal spinal muscular atrophy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Synaptic congenital myasthenic syndrome
Synaptic congenital myasthenic syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
congenital myasthenic syndrome 20
Any congenital myasthenic syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the SLC5A7 gene.
mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome 4a
A cerebrohepatopathy and a rare and severe form of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) depletion syndrome characterized by the tri...
mitochondrial complex IV deficiency, nuclear type 23
Any mitochondrial complex IV deficiency in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the COX11 gene.
multiple mitochondrial dysfunctions syndrome 9b
A mitochondrial dysfunction syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the FDXR gene. It is characteriz...
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Hypoventilation is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.