The following quiz was developed by the American Sleep Apnea
Association, and is reprinted here with permission.
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.
What's Your Snore Score? Print out this
page and check off your responses.
Your answers to this quiz will help you decide whether you
may suffer from sleep apnea:
1. Are you a loud
and/or regular snorer?
□ Yes
□ No
2. Have you ever been observed to gasp or stop
breathing during sleep?
□ Yes
□ No
3. Do you feel tired
or groggy upon awakening, or do you awaken with a headache?
□ Yes
□ No
4. Are you often
tired or fatigued during the wake time hours?
□ Yes
□ No
5. Do you fall
asleep sitting, reading, watching TV or driving?
□ Yes
□ No
6. Do you often have
problems with memory or concentration?
□ Yes
□ No
If you have one or more of these symptoms... you are
at higher risk for having obstructive sleep apnea. If you
are also overweight, have a large neck, and/or have high
blood pressure, the risk increases even further.
If you or someone close to you answers "yes" to any of the
above questions, you should discuss your symptoms with your
physician or a sleep specialist. Or ask the American Sleep
Apnea Association for more information on the diagnosis and
treatment of sleep apnea. Different treatment options exist.
The one which is right for you depends upon the severity of
your apnea and other aspects of the disorder.
