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Can hypoventilation cause hypoxia?
Questioner:Amelia Lee 2018-04-06 09:53:55
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Caleb Wright——Works at Oracle, Lives in Redwood City, CA
As a respiratory specialist, I can confirm that hypoventilation can indeed lead to hypoxia. Hypoventilation refers to a reduction in the amount of air that is inhaled and exhaled, which can result in less oxygen being available for the body's cells. When the lungs do not receive an adequate amount of oxygen or do not expel carbon dioxide effectively, it can lead to a condition known as hypoxemia, which is a form of hypoxia characterized by low oxygen levels in the blood.
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Charlotte Martin——Studied at the University of Sydney, Lives in Sydney, Australia.
Thus any
cause that influences the rate or volume of air entering the lungs (ventilation) or any
cause that influences the transfer of air from the lungs to the blood may
cause hypoxemia. ... The most common
causes of
hypoxemia are ventilation-perfusion mismatch,
hypoventilation, and shunts.
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