At present

there is no uniform standard for traditional Chinese medicine（ TCM） treatment on sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome（ SAHS）. In clinical practice

although clinical efficacy can be observed

poor compliance is often a problem. Compared to the fact that western medicine applies positive pressure ventilation or operation that immediately improves breathing and alleviates sleepiness

TCM treatment of SAHS has the advantage of improving the constitution of the patients

alleviating the pathological damage

correcting the complications

and improving bad living habits and adverse effects by occupation factors. Based on this

the TCM treatment of SAHS should be based on the holistic concept and treatment based on syndrome differentiation

and give proper application of TCM treatment according to the classification of polysomnography results

that is

apnea hypopnea index condition

and apply relevant medicine according to the SAHS classification: obstructive or central respectively. In addition

many factors such as the cause of disease

constitution

and complications still need to be comprehensively considered for further differential medication.