ATTLEBORO, Mass. - Sturdy Memorial Hospital will hold a sleep apnea informational fair 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, in the hospital auditorium.

The fair will feature the latest technology and equipment available to treat sleep apnea. The evening's topic is "What Is Sleep Apnea and How Is It Treated?"

Sturdy Memorial clinicians will be on hand to provide information and address questions and concerns.

Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep. An apnea is clinically defined as a cessation of breath that lasts at least 10 seconds.

Although the typical sleep apnea patient is overweight, male and over the age of 40, sleep apnea affects both males and females of all ages and weights. More than 12 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea and it is estimated that 10 million remain undiagnosed.

For more information or to register, call the Respiratory Care Department at 508-236-7550.