Joseph R. Gatti, a Lawrence dentist, attended the 18th annual meeting of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine on June 5-7 in Seattle. Clinicians and researchers from nine countries presented the latest information available relating to oral appliance therapy for the treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.

Pantai Hospital Ayer Keroh will be organising a public forum on ‘Snoring vs Obstructives sleep Apnea and its management’ on July 4 at the 3rd Floor of Melaka Mall at 2pm. For details,call 06- 231 9999.

In a technique called continuous positive airway pressure, a mask attached to an air pump can help alleviate sleep apnea, which affects millions. Photo by JULIA EWAN/Washington Post

In a technique called continuous positive airway pressure, a mask attached to an air pump can help alleviate sleep apnea, which affects millions. Photo by JULIA EWAN/Washington Post

Excessive daytime sleepiness, morning headaches and an inability to concentrate – these may not seem like early warning signs of a heart attack.

The condition poses a health threat but testing and treatment are simple.