Alveolar hypoventilation is observed in:
Neuromuscular diseases that can cause alveolar hypoventilation include myasthenia gravis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Guillain-Barre syndrome and muscular dystrophy. Patients with neuromuscular disorders have rapid, shallow breathing secondary to severe muscle weakness or abnormal motor neuron function.
Guillain -Barre syndrome
Acute asthma
Bronchiectasis
CREST syndrome
Respiratory Failure