Q&A – Sleep Apnea
Does your snoring disturb others?
I snore loudly. Do I have Sleep Apnea?
There are a number of factors that need to be considered.
Snoring – Do you snore loudly so it disturbs others or can be heard from another room ?
Tired – Do you often feel tired during the day, or fall asleep during the day ?
Stop Breathing – Has anyone observed you stop breathing during sleep or wake up gasping for air ?
High Blood Pressure – Have you or are you being treated for high blood pressure ?
Obesity – Are you obese with a BMI (Body Mass Index) over 35 ?
Neck – Is your neck circumference over 40cm ?
Age – Is your age over 50 ?
Gender – Are you Male ?
Family – Has any member of your immediate family (father, mother, brother or sister) been diagnosed with Sleep Apnea ?
If you answer yes to 3 or more questions above, I strongly encourage you consult your family doctor who may refer you for a sleep test.
A sleep test is the only way to find out for sure if you have sleep apnea.
Over night sleep tests are bulk billed to Medicare, and can even be done in the comfort of your own home.