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Sleep Apnea Self-Test
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The following questions will help you assess your risk for sleep apnea:
1. Do you experience any of these conditions?
- Daytime sleepiness
- Unfreshing sleep
- Fatigue
- Insomnia
2. Do you ever wake from sleep with a choking sound or gasping for breath?
3. Has your partner noticed that you snore or stop breathing while you sleep?
4. Do you have any of these symptoms?
- Nocturia (waking during the night to go to the bathroom)
- Morning headaches
- Difficulty concentrating
- Memory loss
- Decreased sexual desire
- Irritability
5. Do you have any of these physical features?
- Obesity - body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher
- Large neck size - 17 inches or more for men, 16 inches or more for women
- Enlarged tongue or tonsils
- Recessed jaw
- Nasal polyps or deviated septum
6. Do you have any of these medical conditions that are common in people with sleep apnea?
- High blood pressure
- Mood disorders
- Coronary artery disease
- Stroke
- Congestive heart failure
- Heart attack
- Atrial fibrillation
- Type 2 diabetes
If you answered “yes” to these questions, you may be at risk for sleep apnea.
This resource helps you identify the common symptoms of sleep apnea. It also helps you understand your risk factors for this chronic disease. Download, print and complete this self-assessment tool to discuss your sleep apnea risk with your healthcare provider.
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