The absence of thoracic and abdominal efforts with loss of airflow in a patient who has been successfully treated for OSA with CPAP is consistent with the presence of which of the following disorders?

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During the CSA portion of the MSA sequence, there is no thoracic wall or abdominal effort associated with loss of airflow and declining SpO₂.

The Absence of Thoracic and Abdominal Efforts with Loss of Airflow