Sleep hypoventilation is a medical condition characterized by inadequately slow or shallow breathing during sleep, resulting in increased carbon dioxide (hypercapnia) in the blood. This occurs when breathing is not sufficient to effectively remove carbon dioxide produced by the body's metabolic processes.

Sleep hypoventilation can have several causes, including abnormalities of the rib cage, muscle weakness, nerve diseases, airway obstructions, or an inability of the brain to properly control breathing.

Symptoms of sleep hypoventilation may include morning headaches, daytime fatigue, sleep disturbances, or unrefreshing sleep. Sometimes, this condition may not produce obvious symptoms, which can make it difficult to diagnose.

Treatment for sleep hypoventilation depends on the underlying cause. It may include breathing assistance during sleep, such as noninvasive ventilation, or the use of a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine.

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