NORTHERN RESPIRATORY SPECIALIST, PC

 

 

How likely are you to have sleep apnea ?

 

Take a Test

HOW LIKELY ARE YOU TO DOZE OFF IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS -

Siting and reading 0 1 2 3

Watching TV        0 1 2 3

Sitting inactive in a public Place (Theater or meeting)    0     1    2 3

As a passenger in the car-for an hr without break 0 1 2 3

Lying down in the afternoon without alcohol 0 1 2 3

Sitting and talking with someone 0 1 2 3

Sitting quietly after lunch with no with no alcohol 0 1 2 3

Driving a car while stopped for a few Minutes in the traffic    0 1 2 3

 

0 (Never) 1(Slight chance) 2(Moderate chance of dozing) 3( High chance of dozing)

Normal 5.9 or under

Sleep apnea 11.7 or higher

Epworth Sleepiness scale

 

SLEEP APNEA SYNDROME

I have been told that I snore loudly
I have been told that I stop breathing or gasp for breath while I sleep, although I don’t remember this when I wake up
I have high blood pressure
My friends and family say that they notice change in my personality
I am gaining weight
I sweat excessively during the night
I get morning headaches
I seem to be loosing my sex drive
No matter how hard I try to stay awake, I still fall asleep - even after a full night's sleep

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