Self Assessment

If three or more of these apply to you there may be cause for concern. Please let us know so that we can discuss this further.

• I have been told that I snore.
• I have been told that I stop breathing when I sleep, even though I may not remember.
• I am always sleepy during the day, even after seven or more hours of sleep at night.
• I have high blood pressure.
• I have been told that I sleep restlessly or I'm always tossing and turning.
• I frequently wake up in the morning with headaches.
• I tend to fall asleep during inappropriate situations.
• Others and/or I have noticed a recent change in my personality
• I am overweight.
• The diameter of my neck is at least 17 inches (16 for a woman).

Sleep Observer Scale

Have your bed partner rate you while you sleep using the following scale to choose the most appropriate number for each situation.

0 = Never 1 = Infrequently (1 night per week) 2 = Frequently (2-3 nights per week) 3 = Most of the time (4 or more nights per week)

1. Loud, irritating snoring ______
2. Choking or gasping for air ______
3. Pauses in breathing ______
4. Twitching / kicking of arms or legs ______
5. Snoring requiring separate bedrooms ______
6. Falling asleep inappropriately (example: while driving or at meetings) ______

Total score ______ A score of 5 or greater shows symptoms that are impacting the health, safety, or quality of life of the observed person. If this is the case, we recommend you contact us to set up a consultation.