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. 2023 Aug 7;43(11):1311-1314.
doi: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230327-0006.

Exploring acupuncture treatment strategies for snoring based on meridian theory

[Article in English, Chinese]
Yuan-Bo Fu  1 , Hui Zeng  2   3 , Yu-Qiang Song  2 , Lin-Bo Shen  2   3 , Qing-Dai Li  2   3 , Jing-Qing Sun  2
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Exploring acupuncture treatment strategies for snoring based on meridian theory

[Article in English, Chinese]
Yuan-Bo Fu et al. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. .

Abstract
in English, Chinese

Starting from the perspective of meridian theory, this article briefly analyzes the meridian pathophysiology of snoring and the relationship between snoring and meridian theory. It proposes that acupuncture treatment for snoring should focus on regulating qi from the shaoyang meridians, harmonizing the spirit by the governor vessel, resolving phlegm through the three yang meridians, and harmonizing qi and blood from the yangming meridians. Additionally, attention is placed on both the root cause and the symptoms, the theory of "four seas". The ultimate goal is to promote the flow of meridian and qi-blood, improve symptoms such as nighttime snoring, poor sleep quality, and daytime sleepiness, and achieve the desired outcome of stopping snoring and ensuring restful sleep.

从经络理论出发，简要分析鼾症的经络病机及鼾症与经络学说之间的关系，提出针刺治疗鼾症当从少阳经调气，从督脉调神，从三阳经治痰，从阳明经调摄气血，兼从标本根结、四海理论论治。最终使经络通、气血行，有效改善患者夜间打鼾、眠差及日间嗜睡等症状，达到止鼾安眠的目的。.

Keywords: acupuncture; meridians; obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome; snoring; theoretical discussion; treatment based on syndrome differentiation.

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