Sleep Apnea Symptom Checklist

Sleep Apnea Symptom Checklist

Sleep-related Symptoms
  • Loud snoring: Often the most noticeable sign.
  • Episodes of breathing cessation during sleep: Often reported by another person.
  • Gasping or choking during sleep.
  • Restless sleep: Frequent awakenings or tossing and turning.
  • Insomnia: Difficulty falling or staying asleep.
  • Frequent urination at night (Nocturia).
Daytime Symptoms
  • Excessive daytime sleepiness: Falling asleep during routine activities.
  • Morning headaches.
  • Dry mouth or sore throat upon waking.
  • Difficulty concentrating or memory problems.
  • Mood changes: Irritability, depression, or anxiety.
  • Decreased libido or sexual dysfunction.
Physical Symptoms
  • Obesity: Higher body mass index (BMI).
  • Large neck circumference: More than 17 inches in men, 16 inches in women.
  • High blood pressure (hypertension).
  • Chronic nasal congestion.
  • Recessed chin or large overbite.
  • Crowded airway: Enlarged tonsils or adenoids.
Risk Factors
  • Age: More common in older adults.
  • Gender: More prevalent in men than in women.
  • Family history: Increased risk if there is a family history of sleep apnea.
  • Use of alcohol, sedatives, or tranquillisers: These relax the muscles in the throat.
  • Smoking: Increases the risk of sleep apnea.
  • Medical conditions: Such as congestive heart failure, type 2 diabetes, and polycystic ovary syndrome.
Evaluation
If you or someone you know exhibits several of these symptoms, consider consulting a healthcare provider.
A sleep study may be recommended to diagnose OSA.
Please see our referral forms online to see if you qualify for a bulk-billed sleep study HERE
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