A new model of diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea with new quality productive forces in medicine

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a common sleep-related disorder with a high prevalence and significant burden, has attracted widespread attention. Currently, OSA management faces several challenges: lack of professional diagnostic equipment, insufficient expertise among primary care physicians, uneven distribution of medical resources, and low awareness of the disease. To further address these challenges, we need to adopt new quality productive forces and establish a virtual OSA platform. This platform will integrate advanced medical technology and big data analysis to overcome limitations in professional knowledge and availability of specific equipment, thereby providing patients with more accurate and personalized diagnosis and treatment plans.

Key Words: obstructive sleep apnea; internet of things; metaverse; virtual reality; augmented reality