Do you have a neck size of 17 inches or more? YesNo

A larger neck will have more fatty tissues that can block your airway. A blockage occurs when your throat muscles relax during sleep

Do you have a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher? Yes No

An adult with a (BMI) of 25 or higher is considered to be overweight. Your risk of sleep apnea increases with the amount of your excess body weight. Click here to view a body mass index (BMI) chart

Do you have high blood pressure? YesNo Im not sure.

High blood pressure is very common in people with sleep apnea.

Do you think you have a snoring problem? Yes No

Snoring is a sign that your airway is partially blocked. Sleep apnea occurs when your airway is completely blocked and you stop breathing.

Has someone told you that you snore almost every night? Yes No

Almost everyone is likely to snore at one time or another. Nightly snoring is a common sign of sleep apnea.

Has someone told you that he or she is unable to sleep because you snore so loudly? Yes No

People with sleep apnea often snore so loudly that they disturb their bed partner's sleep.

Has someone told you that you make choking or snorting sounds during sleep? Yes No

When sleep apnea causes you to stop breathing, your brain responds by jolting your muscles with adrenaline. You make a loud choking or snorting sound as you airway opens and you begin breathing again.

Has someone told you that you stop breathing while you sleep? Yes No

A person with sleep apnea may stop breathing a few times each hour or even hundreds of times in one night.

Do you ever wake up gasping for breath? Yes No

Many people with sleep apnea wake up for only a brief moment after a pause in breathing and then go right back to sleep. Other people with sleep apnea become aware of a problem when they wake up gasping for breath.

Do you often wake up with a headache? Yes No

Many people who suffer from sleep apnea often have headaches when they wake up in the morning.

Do you normally feel tired even after a full night of sleep? Yes No

Most people with sleep apnea wake up in the morning feeling tired and un refreshed no matter how many hours of sleep they got.

Do you fight sleepiness during you daytime routine? Yes No

Excessive sleepiness is a major complaint of people with sleep apnea.

Do you fall asleep when you relax before or after dinner? Yes No

The sleepiness causes by sleep apnea is most evident when you are in a relaxing, inactive situation.

Have you ever nodded off or fallen asleep while driving? Yes No

Sleep apnea is a rick factor for motor vehicle crashes.

Have you friends, family or co-workers told you that you seem unusually sleepy? Yes No

You may be unaware that you have the symptoms of sleep apnea. Others around you may notice before you do. The bed partner is often the first one to notice the breathing problems during sleep.

Is it often hard for you to breathe through your nose? Yes No

Sleep apnea is likely made worse when you have nasal congestion at night.

Do you smoke? YesNo

Smokers may have a higher risk of sleep apnea.

Do you have a family member who has sleep apnea? YesNo Im not sure.

Sleep apnea can appear more often among family members. This may be a result of either inherited traits or common lifestyles.