Snoring is a small thing, but it is important to pay attention to when it affects the normal rest of others, and the key condition is a direct threat to the health of the patient. I believe we are not unfamiliar with snoring, its causes, diagnosis, treatment and how much do you know? A, snoring: hitting up really kills snoring is a major manifestation of sleep apnea syndrome (OSA). Due to repeated awakenings and insufficient oxygenation during sleep for months or years, patients will be at a high risk of poor neurocognitive performance and adverse events for a long time. Untreated severe sleep apnea increases all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality. II. Progression of OSA Based on the patient’s symptoms and apnea hypoventilation index (AHI), patients who meet the diagnostic criteria are traditionally classified as mild: with an AHI of 5 to 14 respiratory events/hour, these patients are generally asymptomatic or have reported habitual daytime sleepiness, but the daytime sleepiness does not interfere with normal life. This condition cannot be reduced until weight loss, alcohol cessation, or treatment of OSA. Moderate: With an AHI of 15 to 30 respiratory events/hour, these patients are clearly aware of daytime sleepiness and take action to avoid falling asleep in inappropriate situations. They are able to perform normal activities, but with reduced quality. Severe: AHI greater than 30 respiratory events/hour or oxygen and hemoglobin saturation below 90% for >20% of the sleep time. These patients are drowsy during the day and interfere with normal daily activities, and in severe cases can fall asleep while sitting during the day. These patients are often combined with a series of cardiovascular complications like: hypertension, coronary artery disease, arrhythmia. Third, the etiology of OSA 1, obesity: weight more than 20% of the standard weight, that is, body mass index BMI ≥ 28kg/m2. 2, age: the prevalence increases with age after adulthood; female postmenopausal patients increased, some data show that the prevalence is more stable after the age of 70. 3, gender: the pre-menopausal prevalence of women is significantly lower than that of men. 4.Anatomical abnormalities of the upper airway: including nasal obstruction, tonsillar hypertrophy above II°, excessive length and thickness of the uvula, narrowing of the pharyngeal cavity, and posterior fall of the tongue. 5, long-term alcohol consumption or sedative-hypnotic or inotropic drugs. 6, other related diseases: hypothyroidism, cardiac insufficiency, stroke, gastroesophageal reflux. 4, OSA treatment 1, etiological treatment: correct the underlying diseases that cause OSA or make it worse, hypothyroidism, etc. 2, general treatment: obesity is currently an independent risk factor for OSA, so it is necessary to effectively control weight and lose weight, including diet control, strengthen exercise. 3. Quit smoking and alcohol, and use sedative-hypnotic drugs with caution. 4.Sleep in the lateral position. 5, CPAP treatment: CPAP is the preferred means and initial means for adult OSA patients. Clinically used non-invasive assisted ventilation includes intelligent CPAP and bi-level positive airway pressure ventilation, and the indications are: (1) Patients with moderate to severe OSA. (2) Patients with mild OSA, but with significant symptoms (daytime sleepiness, cognitive impairment, depression). (3) OSA still exists after oral orthodontics and pharyngeal surgery. 6. Oral appliance: used for patients with simple snoring and mild to moderate OSA, especially those with mandibular recession. After reading so many treatment options, I think there is always one suitable for you. Snoring is a small matter, but the later complications are not to be underestimated. For those with mild to moderate OSA, if there is no underlying disease, the most affordable option is to lose weight, lose weight, lose weight, lose weight, and say the important thing three times. But weight loss must also pay attention to the main way and method oh.