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Your Snore Score

bullet¨I snore often
bullet ¨My snoring disturbs my sleep partner
bullet ¨My snoring disturbs people in other rooms
bullet ¨I snore regardless of my position of sleep
bullet ¨I stop breathing for long periods when I snore
bullet ¨Snoring causes me to waken suddenly, gasping for air
bullet ¨My partner sleeps elsewhere because of my snoring
bullet ¨My snoring has caused me social embarrassment
bullet ¨I sleep restlessly and awaken with difficulty
bullet ¨I frequently experience daytime drowsiness

All indicators for further investigation

 

Often, individuals that snore also experience daytime tiredness, this may indicate the existence of a serious Breathing Related Sleep Disorder.  The following questionnaire helps to give an indication of the existence of a disorder, however, only a medical doctor can make a final diagnosis.

Epworth Sleepiness Scale

    

How likely are you to dose off or fall asleep in the following situations, in contrast to just feeling tired?  This refers to your usual way of life in recent times.  Even if you have not done some of these things recently try to work out how they would have affected you.  Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate number for each situation:

 

0 = Never,    1 = Slight Chance,    2 = Moderate Chance,    3 = High Chance

 

Situation                                                                                 Chance of Dozing

Sitting and reading                                                                         ______________

Watching TV                                                                                     ______________

Sitting inactive in a public place                                                  ______________

As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break              ______________

Lying down to rest in the afternoon when possible               ______________

Sitting and talking to someone                                                    ______________

Sitting quietly after lunch without alcohol                                ______________

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

 

TOTAL                                                                                ______________

 

 

A score of 10 or more may indicate the existence of a serious breathing related sleep disorder, a consultation is recommended for further evaluation.

 

 

 
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