Vietnam patients with sleep apnea face heightened hypertension risk

Two men in Hanoi sought treatment after loud, persistent snoring disrupted their daily lives. Sleep studies revealed severe obstructive sleep apnea, with more than 50 breathing pauses per hour and significant drops in blood‑oxygen levels. Surgical procedures—including removal of the tonsils, reduction of nasal passages, and palate remodeling—lowered apnea events to under ten per hour and restored oxygen saturation above 90%, markedly improving their symptoms.

Medical experts warn that loud snoring can signal sleep‑disordered breathing, which elevates the risk of high blood pressure, heart failure, stroke and metabolic disorders. Regular sleep‑hygiene habits—consistent bedtime, limiting screen use before sleep, avoiding heavy meals, alcohol and excess caffeine—help maintain stable blood‑pressure levels. Persistent snoring or breathing pauses during sleep should prompt evaluation for sleep apnea to prevent long‑term cardiovascular complications.