Obstructive sleep apnea hypoventilation syndrome (OSAHS), commonly known as snoring, has a high incidence, accounting for about 3-7% of the adult population, and is on the rise year by year. Typical clinical symptoms of adult snoring include: snoring at night, open-mouth breathing, occasional breath-holding and even waking up, increased nocturnal urination; morning thirst; daytime drowsiness, inattention and irritability.
I. Diagnosis of snoring:
1. all-night polysomnography (PSG).
2.Ear, nose and throat specialist examination.
Second, the harm of snoring:
1, snoring can directly lead to the occurrence of metabolic syndrome-related diseases such as hypertension, coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
2, adult male snorers have a much higher chance of complications of erectile dysfunction (leading to fertility difficulties or disorders) than normal males.
3, adult female snorers have a much higher chance of complicating polycystic ovary syndrome (manifested as hirsutism, acne, menstrual disorders and infertility) than normal females.
4. In addition, severe snorers may die suddenly in their sleep.
Third, the treatment of snoring.
1. behavioral treatment (weight loss, alcohol cessation, sleeping on the side, etc.).
2.Surgical treatment.
3, inferior turbinate reduction, nasal septum correction (nasal stenosis is the main one).
4, uvulopalatopharyngoplasty + bilateral tonsillectomy (pharyngeal stenosis is the main one).
5, hyoid suspension, chin and tongue muscle advancement, hyoid root suspension fixation (for posterior hyoid airway stenosis).
6, mandibular advancement (for small mandibles).
7.Appliance therapy.
8, continuous positive pressure ventilation therapy (we can recommend a fully automatic ventilator for home use at the Western Hospital).
9.Orthodontic appliances.
Finally, the choice of treatment for snoring patients should be decided after comprehensive evaluation by ENT doctors.