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Hypoventilation

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Hypoventilation

Definition

Hypoventilation is breathing that is not adequate to meet the needs of the body (too shallow or too slow), or reduced lung function. The carbon dioxide level rises, leading to inadequate oxygen in the blood.

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Provigil and Other Off-Label Medications Used To Treat MS

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...sleepiness associated with Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Hypoventilation Syndrome, and Shift Worker... Read more »

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Primary alveolar hypoventilation

Ondine's curse Prevention There is no known prevention. Read more »

Primary alveolar hypoventilation

......old. It can also be present in male children. This condition is commonly seen in those with obesity hypoventilation syndrome. Read more »

Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS)

Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) occurs when a very obese person does not breathe enough oxygen while sleeping. Alternative Names Pickwickian syndrome ... Read more »

Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS)

Pickwickian syndrome Prevention Maintain a healthy weight and avoid obesity. References Murray J, Nadel J. Textbook of Respiratory... Read more »

Primary alveolar hypoventilation

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