知名音乐人去世，这种致死性疾病常被误认为仅是打鼾

Core Viewpoint - The death of renowned musician Gou Wei at the age of 44 has raised awareness about sleep apnea and its serious health implications, particularly related to nasal polyps and obesity [1][2]. Group 1: Health Implications of Sleep Apnea - Sleep apnea is often overlooked and mistaken for mere snoring, but it can lead to severe health issues such as hypertension [2]. - In China, the prevalence of hypertension among sleep apnea patients exceeds 47%, with the risk of developing hypertension significantly increasing with the severity of sleep apnea [2]. Group 2: Treatment Developments - The GLP-1 weight loss drug has shown efficacy in treating obstructive sleep apnea, with the FDA approving Eli Lilly's drug tirzepatide for this purpose in December last year [2]. - This treatment is notable as it is the first globally to address both obesity and moderate to severe sleep apnea, with applications submitted to Chinese regulatory authorities [2].