Very slow breathing.
Reduced or slowed respiratory rate that produces high alveolar carbon dioxide levels.
Breathing at an abnormally slow rate, which results in an increased amount of carbon dioxide in the blood.
Shallow and/or slow breathing, often caused by the effects of injury or drugs on the respiratory centre. It causes hypercapnia and hypoxia.
Reduced rate and depth of breathing that causes an increase in carbon dioxide.
Diminished airflow within the air sacs of the lungs leading to an elevated pressure of carbon dioxide beyond the normal range.
Hypoventilation is a condition where insufficient air reaches the alveoli, the small air sacs in the lungs. This can result from breathing that is too shallow or slow, or from decreased lung function due to conditions like emphysema. The inadequate supply of air causes a reduction in the amount of oxygen transferred from the alveoli to the bloodstream. Consequently, the body tissues receive insufficient oxygen, and there’s a buildup of carbon dioxide.