Do you know the signs of sleep apnea?  Find out if it's time to visit a sleep doctor.

Answer "yes" or "no" to the following statements.  Keep track of the totals for each!

1.   I frequently awaken with a dry mouth.    
2.   My spouse complains that I snore often during sleep.    
3.   My snoring is so bad my bed-partner left years ago.     
4.   I often wake up feeling unrefreshed,like I barely got any sleep at all.    
5.   Sometimes on long drives I have to pull over and nap,so I don't fall asleep.    
6.   Sometimes I fight to stay awake at work;especially if it's boring.    
7.   I need more than 2 cups of coffee or tea to make it through the day.    
8.   I awaken frequently to use the bathroom more than once a night.    
9.   I have awakened from sleep gasping for breath more than once.    
10.  Sometimes I awaken from sleep with my heart pounding. I don't know why.    
11.  I have been told that I stop breathing during sleep.    
12.  On weekends I take naps and sleep in to make up for lost sleep during the week.
13.  I don't have as much energy as I used to. I must be losing a step.    
14.  I often get heartburn when I sleep.    
15.  When I drink alcohol, people say that my snoring is horrible.    


So, how did you score and what does it mean?

If you (or someone you know) answered "yes" to 4 or more of the above statements, or you feel that you or a loved one may suffer from a sleep disorder, click on the American Academy of Sleep Medicine to locate a sleep center near you and make an appointment as soon as possible.  Sleep Apnea is considered to be life-threatening. 

This sleep apnea test is not intended to substitute for a medical evaluation by your physician.