Snoring requires individualized treatment

  For most sleep breathing disorders, there are no specific medications that can control or cure them.  For patients who cannot be treated for effective etiology, ventilator therapy is the best option for sleep disordered breathing disorders. The etiology of sleep disordered breathing disorders is complex, and the main causative factors may vary for each individual. Individualized treatment is required for different etiologies and different pathological impairments, and individualized treatment plans need to be developed by a specialist after a comprehensive assessment of the patient’s condition.  For most sleep breathing disorders, there are no specific medications that can control or cure them. The main treatment options include surgery, oral appliances, ventilator therapy, and chin and tongue muscle stimulators. For patients with significant anatomical stenosis, surgery can be a good solution. Before surgical procedures, a careful examination and evaluation of the upper airway anatomy is required. Different obstruction sites with different anatomical structures require different surgical approaches. However, it is not applicable in some patients and the surgery carries some risks.  For patients who cannot be treated with effective etiology, ventilator therapy is the best option. The principle of ventilator therapy is that a certain amount of positive pressure is delivered through the machine to support the pharyngeal cavity during sleep and help maintain an open airway. The advantage is that it is non-invasive, has a wide range of applications, and is effective in treatment. The disadvantage is that it is more cumbersome to carry and use, and many patients cannot tolerate it. Before ventilator treatment, it is necessary to carry out standardized pressure and mode deployment and select a suitable mask, otherwise it is difficult to obtain satisfactory results.