Signs of Sleep Apnea:

What are the signs of sleep apnea?

If you struggle with morning headaches or daytime drowsiness, you may be suffering from poor quality sleep. Could it be sleep apnea? Take this quiz to gauge the chances.

Do you snore loudly?		Yes	No
Has anyone told you that you stop breathing?		Yes	No
Do you choke or struggles for breath?		Yes	No
Do you toss or turn frequently in bed?		Yes	No
Do you wake up with a morning headache?		Yes	No
Do you fall asleep or doze when you are:
	Sitting and reading	Yes	No
	Watching TV	Yes	No
	Sitting inactive in a public place (movie or meeting)	Yes	No
	A passenger in a car	Yes	No
	Resting in the afternoon when circumstances permit	Yes	No
	Sitting and talking to someone	Yes	No
	Driving in a car or while waiting at a stop sign	Yes	No
	Sitting after lunch without alcohol	Yes	No

Your Epworth Sleep Score

Three or more “yes” answers mean there is a high chance that you could be suffering from sleep apnea.

There are many sleep disorders, though, so only a qualified specialist or sleep study can tell you for sure if you have sleep apnea.

0= never 1= slight chance 2 moderate chance 3=high chance

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