Do You Have Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea is a life-shortening condition estimated to affect 22 million Americans. If you’re not getting a good night’s rest, sleep apnea may be the cause. Answer the questions below to help assess if you’re at risk for sleep apnea.

Yes = 1  |  No = 0

Snoring: Do you snore? Is it loud?

Tired: Do you feel tired, fatigued, and/or sleepy during the daytime?

Observed: Has anyone observed you stop breathing or choking/gasping during your sleep?

Pressure: Do you have or are you being treated for high blood pressure?

Body Mass Index: Do you have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of more than 36 kg/m2? Note: If you don’t know your BMI, you can find BMI calculators online.

Age: Are you older than 50?

Neck Size: Do you have a large neck circumference?
Male: 17 inches
Female: 16 inches

Gender: Are you male?

Score: Total Value From Questions Above

0 - 2: low risk of sleep apnea
3 - 4: intermediate risk of sleep apnea
5 - 8: high risk of sleep apnea

If you’re at high risk for sleep apnea, make an appointment with your primary care physician right away. Your doctor may refer you for a sleep study at Brookings Health System’s sleep diagnostics facility.

Learn more about sleep studies at www.brookingshealth.org/sleep or call (605) 696-8062.