Are you affected by snoring or sleep apnoea?

Although 30% of adults snore every night, many are not aware of this until a family member complains. Even then it can be hard to accept, and many continue to deny their snoring until their partner moves out of the bedroom, or they themselves are evicted to sleep on the couch.

While the noise of snoring affects family members, the snoring itself can reduce the snorer's own quality of life. Many snorers feel tired during the day, and find it hard to concentrate on tasks.

As the years pass, snoring tends to become worse, and may develop into sleep apnoea with its more detrimental health effects.

To assess your risk of sleep apnoea, complete the following questionnaire. Answer each question by entering a number in the corresponding box. Use the following scale:

0 = never
1 = rarely
2 = often
3 = very often

 Are you sleepy during the day?
Do you doze off during the day spontaneously?
Do you find it difficult to concentrate for long periods?
Do you feel less efficient than you used to?
Do you snore loudly, or do others say you do?
Has your partner witnessed you stopping breathing during your sleep?
Do you wake up in the morning with a headache?
Do you feel tired and dizzy in the morning?
Do you fall asleep when watching TV, reading, working at the office, while driving or talking to others?
Do you have difficulties getting off to sleep at night?
Do you wake up during the night?
Do you wake up earlier than you used to, or is it taking you longer to get back to sleep than used to be the case?
Do you sleep jerkily and/or is your bed disordered in the morning?