Do You Think You might Have Sleep Apnea?

Here are some of the questions for you or that you might want to ask those who are in a position to notice you while you are asleep:  

Do you snore at night? 

Is it an explosive snore? 

Do you sometimes stop breathing for noticeable periods of time during sleep? 

Do you feel low on energy? 

Do you wake up with headaches? 

Do you wake up with dry mouth? 

Are you told that you don't act like yourself?  

Are you irritable with friends and family? 

Do you wake up gasping for breath? 

Do you dread going to sleep because of problems that occur at night? 

Do you wake up and have trouble getting back to sleep? 

Do you often feel sleepy?  

Do you struggle to remain alert during the day? 

Do you find yourself falling asleep while driving? 

Do you arrive home without remembering how you got there? 

Do you sometimes fall asleep during a conversation? 

Do you wake up earlier in the morning than you would like to? 

Do you get up multiple times during the night to go to the bathroom? 

Do you feel out of touch with friends and family because you lack energy? 

Do you feel sad or depressed? 

Do you often feel like you are in a fog or a daze? 

Do you have trouble focusing while working? 

How likely are you to fall asleep in the following situations? 

Quietly sitting, reading a book 

While you are watching television 

Sitting in a public place without doing anything 

As a passenger in a car on a long ride 

Lying down to rest Sitting and talking to someone 

Sitting quietly after a lunch without alcohol 

In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic  

If these situations are times when you have a hard time staying awake it would be a good idea to consult your physician and undergo testing.