Question | Yes | No |
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Do you witness the patient snoring? | ||
Do you witness the patient choking or gasping for breath during sleep? | ||
Does the patient pause or stop breathing during sleep? | ||
Does the patient fall asleep easily, if given the opportunity, during the day (normal wakeful hours)? | ||
Do you witness the patient clenching and/or grinding his/her teeth during sleep? | ||
Does the patient still appear tired upon awakening from a normal night’s sleep? | ||
Do the patient’s sleep habits disturb your sleep? | ||
Does the patient sit up in bed, not awake? | ||
Please check those sleep habits of the patient that are disturbing to you: | ||
Snores | ||
Restless | ||
Wakes up often | ||
Loud gasping for breath while sleeping | ||
Stops breathing | ||
Grinds teeth | ||
Becoming very rigid or shaking | ||
Biting tongue | ||
Kicking during sleep | ||
Head rocking or banging | ||
Bed-wetting | ||
Sleep walking | ||
Sleep talking |
The more “Yes” answers given, the more likely it is that your bed partner has the life threatening condition called sleep apnea. If you answered more than 2 or 3 questions with a “yes”, your bed partner should be evaluated for sleep apnea as soon as possible. Contact us now to find out how we can help!