There is no such thing as the best treatment for sleep apnea syndrome, patients need to adopt the suitable treatment according to their actual condition and physical status, commonly used are etiologic treatment, general treatment, ventilator treatment, surgical treatment and so on.
1. Etiological treatment: first of all, patients need to treat the underlying diseases that cause sleep apnea syndrome or aggravate the condition, for example, nasal polyps can be removed through surgery; hypothyroidism can be supplemented with hormone replacement therapy to replenish thyroid hormones.
2. General treatment: moderate exercise and diet control measures are beneficial to obese patients. In addition, the use of appropriate position, away from tobacco and alcohol, avoid the use of sedatives is also the basic treatment to deal with sleep apnea syndrome.
3. Ventilator treatment: Transnasal continuous positive airway pressure is the first choice of treatment to help adults cope with sleep apnea syndrome, which can effectively ensure the smoothness of the upper airway, and long-term effective continuous airway pressure can significantly improve the related complications.
4. Surgical treatment: Surgical treatment is mainly aimed at relieving the structural narrowing of the upper airway and reducing the collapse of the upper airway soft tissues. Surgical options include nasal dilatation, chin and tongue muscle advancement, and uvulopalatoplasty.
Each sleep apnea syndrome patient’s condition, as well as his or her physical condition, is significantly different, and the treatment options used will vary. Individuals should actively work with their doctors to choose the most appropriate treatment option for them.