Is it better to block snoring, or cure it? Do you have Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)? Take this 3 minute quiz to make sure that you don't have OSA.
Answer yes or no to each question to help rule out this dangerous condition.
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Do you snore in just one position, on your back? 2.
Do you snore only under special circumstances? Overtired? Took sleeping pill, sedative, or antihistamine? Drank too much alcohol? 3.
Do you snore just when you have a stuffed up nose? 4.
Does your snoring only bother your bedmate, but not the rest of the people in the house? 5.
Do you feel rested when you wake up? 6.
Is your snoring loud enough to be heard several rooms away? 7.
Do you snore all night long, on your back, side, and stomach? 8.
If you've gained weight, has your snoring gotten worse? 9.
Are your snores mixed with pauses, snorts, and gasps? 10.
Do you seem to stop breathing between snores? Ask your bedmate to watch your chest to see if your chest stops moving when the snoring stops.
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Are you often excessively tired during the day? 12.
Do you have headaches in the morning and feel irritable? 13.
Do you often doze off before the movie is over? Or your favorite 30 minute sitcom? 14.
Has your ability to concentrate decreased? Do you sometimes do things automatically, and not remember doing them? 15.
Has your sex life decreased since your snoring increased? 16.
Is your blood pressure high? You answered yes to Questions 1-5: You're a mild snorer.
Your snoring is noticeable, but not that loud.
It's usually caused by using sleep pills, sedatives, antihistamines, or alcohol.
It can also be caused by having a cold, sleeping in a certain position, or by being overtired.
You answered yes to #6: Your body is working very hard just to get air.
You should get professional help to find out what is causing the obstruction.
You answered yes to #7-16: Your symptoms could indicate obstructive sleep apnea.
Why block snoring, when you can cure it?