Austin, Texas - Dentist
Cosmetic & Family Dentistry
Snoring and Sleep Apnea
7800 N. MoPac, #300
Austin, TX 78759
512-338-8120




SNORING & APNEA AN INTRODUCTION
Oral Appliance Therapy
FAQ
Sleep Questionnaire
Good Sleep Habits
Research Articles
Martin A. Denbar, D.D.S.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Snoring and Sleep Apnea
Austin, Texas
Dental Office Location
7800 N. MoPac, #300
Austin, TX 78759
512-338-8120
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Sleep Apnea and Snoring Questionnaire
Snoring and Sleep Apnea Questionnaire for snoring and sleep apnea
Are you aware of the connection between heavy snoring and the dangerous medical condition known as Obstructive Sleep Apnea? Take this test and see if you are affected.
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1.
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I have been told that I gasp, snort or stop
breathing at night. |
YES |
NO |
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My neck size is 17 in. or more for men or 16 in. or more
for women. |
YES |
NO |
| 3. |
I have nightime reflux. (A bad taste in my mouth during
the night caused by mild regurgitation while sleeping.) |
YES |
NO |
| 4. |
I can fall asleep easily during the day even after six
or more hours of sleep. |
YES |
NO |
| 5. |
I have been told that I snore loudly. |
YES |
NO |
| 6. |
I have high blood pressure. |
YES |
NO |
| 7. |
I have been told I snore less while sleeping on my side. |
YES |
NO |
| 8. |
I have excessive daytime sleepiness and/or daytime fatigue
although I feel I sleep long enough at night. |
YES |
NO |
| 9. |
I have been awaken with a gasping or choking sensation. |
YES |
NO |
| 10. |
I have been depressed and have been told that my personality
has changed. |
YES |
NO |
| 11. |
I am overweight. |
YES |
NO |
| 12. |
I wake up with morning headaches although I do not feel
that I grind my teeth at night. |
YES |
NO |
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If you answered "YES" to questions #1, 3, 4, 8, or 9, this is
a high indicator for sleep apnea.
If you answered "YES" to three or more of questions #2, 5, 6,
10, 11 and 12, this indicates a possibility of sleep apnea.
If you answered "YES" to question #7, positional sleep therapy
can be helpful. The Silent Nightshirt™
can teach you to sleep on your side in 3-4 weeks.
© 1997 Snoring & Apnea Solutions, Inc.
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