Basic Screening for Sleep Apnea
Do You Have Sleep Apnea?
For a quick and basic screening for sleep apnea, please answer the nine simple questions below. If you answer yes to two or more of these questions, you may be suffering from sleep apnea and should seek further evaluation.
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Do you snore?
□ Yes □ No
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Are you sleepy during the day?
□ Yes □ No
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Are you overweight?
□ Yes □ No
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Do you wake up with morning headaches?
□ Yes □ No
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Do you have high blood pressure?
□ Yes □ No
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Are you irritable, fatigued or having trouble concentrating?
□ Yes □ No
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Do you find it hard to stay awake while watching TV, reading a book or attending a meeting?
□ Yes □ No
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Do you ever wake up choking, gasping for air or have a skipping or racing heartbeat during the night?
□ Yes □ No
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Has anyone watched you sleeping and told you that you hold your breath, snort and often move during sleep?
□ Yes □ No
If you have questions or would like further evaluation, please visit your primary care physician and/or contact the High Desert Sleep Center near you.
Bend
2042 NE Williamson Court
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 383-6905