Do you know the signs of sleep apnea? Take this quiz to find
out it you should visit a sleep specialist.
Note: This sleep test/quiz is not
intended as medical advice. if you think you may have a
sleep disorder, contact a physician, regardless of the
results of this test.
Sleep Apnea Quiz
Do you know the signs of sleep apnea? Find out if it's time
to visit a sleep doctor.
1. I frequently
awaken with a dry mouth.
□ Yes
□
No
2. My spouse
complains that I snore often during sleep.
□ Yes
□
No
3. My snoring is so
bad my bed-partner left years ago.
□ Yes
□
No
4. I often wake up
feeling un-refreshed - like I barely got any sleep at all.
□ Yes
□
No
5. Sometimes on long
drives I have to pull over and nap, so I don't fall asleep.
□ Yes
□
No
6. Sometimes I
fight to stay awake at work - especially if its boring.
□ Yes
□
No
7. I need more than
2 cups of coffee or tea to make it through the day.
□ Yes
□
No
8. I awaken
frequently to use the bathroom, more than once a night.
□ Yes
□
No
9. I have awakened
from sleeping gasping for breath more than once.
□ Yes
□
No
10. Sometimes I
awaken from sleep with my heart pounding. I don't know
why.
□ Yes
□
No
11. I have been told
that I stop breathing during sleep.
□ Yes
□
No
12. On weekends I
take naps and "sleep in" to make up for lost sleep during
the week.
□ Yes
□
No
13. I don't have as
much energy as I used to.
□ Yes
□
No
14. I often get
heartburn when I sleep.
□ Yes
□
No
15. When I drink
alcohol, people say that my snoring is horrible.
□ Yes
□
No
If you (or someone you know) answered yes to 4 or more of
the above descriptions, or you feel that you or a loved one
may suffer from a sleep disorder, please visit the American
Academy of Sleep Medicine website at:
www.aasmnet.org/listing.htm to find a sleep center/lab
nearest to you.
