To determine if snoring is a health concern for you or your partner, answer each of the following questions by chosing TRUE or FALSE..
1. People tell me I snore..........................................TRUE FALSE
2. My bedpartner is disturbed by my snoring......... ..TRUE FALSE
3. My snoring disturbs others in the next room..........TRUE FALSE
4. My snoring has become progressively worse........TRUE FALSE
5. I snore only when I sleep on my back...................TRUE FALSE
6. I snore while sleeping in all positions.....................TRUE FALSE
7. I have been told I stop breathing between snores..TRUE FALSE
8. My snoring causes me to awaken suddenly.......... TRUE FALSE
9. I snore at night and am sleepy during the day....... .TRUE FALSE
10. I snore at night and have high blood pressure..... .TRUE FALSE
Evaluating your "Snore-Score" :
If you answered TRUE to questions 1, 2, 3, and 4, your snoring probably interferes with your personal life.
If you answered TRUE to question 5, it means you may be a positional snorer. This may be remedied by techniques that encourage you to sleep on your side.
If you answered TRUE to questions 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, there is a good chance you have sleep apnea, This snore self-test is not intended to substitute for a medical assesment by your physician. Print this page out and review your snore-score with your doctor and discuss your symptoms for medical advice about diagnosis and treatment of snoring and sleep apnea. For any general questions regarding snoring and sleep apnea that we may answer for you, please feel free to E-mail us your question in the space provided and our Sleep Disorders Center staff will try and find an answer for you.
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