Neuroblastomas, Hirschsprung's disease, and a rare form of this disorder are caused by mutations in the PHOX2B (“fox-2-B”) gene. This is by far the most common disorder that can be diagnosed and studied with the aid of a RIP (“rip”) belt. The STOP-BANG questionnaire is used to screen for this disorder. The gold standard for diagnosing this disorder is finding an AHI (“A-H-I”) of greater than 5 when using a device that simultaneously performs EKG, EMG, EEG, EOG, and (*) pulse ox. Hypoglossal nerve stimulation and surgical removal of the uvula can treat this disorder, which can lead to pulmonary hypertension if uncontrolled. CPAP machines are used to treat, for 10 points, what disorder common in overweight adults, which causes periods of shallow or absent breathing during sleep? ■END■
ANSWER: obstructive sleep apnea [accept OSA; accept congenital central hypoventilation syndrome or Ondine’s curse before “RIP belt”]
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