Sleep Therapy Solutions

Signs & Symptoms

Nearly 20 million Americans are estimated to have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) while 80-90% of those 20 million remain undiagnosed. OSA can result in heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure, and increased risk of motor vehicle accidents. Ask yourself the following questions:

Do you snore?
Do you experience a choking or gasping sensation at night?
Has anyone witnessed pauses in your breathing?
Do you wake feeling unrefreshed?
Do you suffer from excessive daytime sleepiness?
Do you have morning headaches?
Do you have poor memory or difficulty concentrating?
Do you fall asleep at inappropriate times (driving or at work)?
Do you have a large neck, >17" for men or >16" for women?
Do you experience sexual dysfunction?
Do you experience frequent nighttime urination?
Do you have high blood pressure?
Do you have a BMI >=25 or are you obese?
Do you experience depression?
Do you have diabetes?
Do you have CHF?

If you answer yes or sometimes to the following questions you may suffer from OSA and should consult with your physician for further advice on in-home screening or clinical testing to determine your risk.

The Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS)

The Epworth sleepiness scale or ESS is a questionnaire intended to measure daytime sleepiness. This can be helpful in diagnosing sleep disorders. It was introduced in 1991 by Dr Murray Johns of Epworth Hospital in Melbourne, Australia.

Click Here to take the RESMED ESS Test