what diseases cause respiratory failure due to brain damage
Too much carbon dioxide in your blood can harm your body's organs. Both of these problemsâa low oxygen level and a high carbon dioxide level in the bloodâcan occur at the same time. Diseases and conditions that affect your breathing can cause respiratory failure. Examples include COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and spinal cord injuries. COPD prevents enough air from flowing in and out of the airways. Spinal cord injuries can damage the nerves that control breathing.