Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS)
Characteristic symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome:
- snoring
- breathing interruptions (apneas) during sleep
- sleep arousals
- excessive daytime tiredness
- neurocognitive dysfunction
- increased risk of accidents
Severe forms require sleep laboratory testing and observations. In such cases, a
CPAP-Therapy 
(continuous positive airway pressure) is often indicated. Slight forms are most often successfully treated with
intraoral therapy 
.