In recent years, more and more studies have shown that obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) and metabolic syndrome are closely related and interact with each other, while hypertension, abnormal glucose metabolism, lipid metabolism disorders and obesity, as the main components of metabolic syndrome, have been further studied. Continuous positive airway pressure is currently the main treatment for OSAHS. This review focuses on the association between OSAHS and hypertension, glucose metabolism abnormalities, lipid metabolism disorders, obesity and the effects of treatment with positive airway pressure, aiming to provide a theoretical basis for the pathogenesis and treatment of OSAHS complicated with metabolic syndrome.