What Is Hypoventilation?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Restrictive Thoracic Disorders
These conditions are caused by reduced lung capacity. The ability of a person’s lungs to expand when inhaling is limited, which means a limited amount of oxygen can be drawn into the lungs, leading to hypoventilation. This can be as a result of a disease affecting the chest wall or other parts of the thoracic cavity.
The majority of these diseases tend to be progressive, meaning they can be expected to get worse with time. Some common restrictive disorders include lung cancers, tuberculosis, and pneumonia. It can also be influenced by conditions outside the lungs like scoliosis, obesity, and pleural effusions.
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