A Quick 2-Minute Self-Check

Check all that apply to you

□ I snore loudly enough to be heard through a door.

□ Someone has told me I stop breathing during sleep.

□ I wake up gasping or choking.

□ I often wake with a dry mouth.

□ I wake with headaches.

□ I feel tired despite sleeping 7–8 hours.

□ I struggle to stay awake while watching TV.

□ I sometimes feel sleepy while driving.

□ I have high blood pressure.

□ I am overweight.

□ My neck size is larger than 40 cm (16 in).

□ I am over 50 years old.

□ I frequently need to urinate during the night.

□ My partner complains about my snoring.

□ I often fall asleep unintentionally during the day.

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Your Score

0–2 checks

🟢 Low risk

Sleep apnea is less likely, though not impossible.

3–5 checks

🟡 Moderate risk

You may benefit from a more detailed assessment such as STOP-BANG or ESS.

6–9 checks

🟠 High risk

Your symptoms are consistent with many patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea.

10+ checks

🔴 Very high risk

You should strongly consider discussing sleep testing with a healthcare professional.

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The Most Important Questions

Research consistently shows three symptoms stand out:

Did anyone see you stop breathing?

Do you snore loudly?

Are you tired during the day?

If you answered “yes” to all three, your risk increases significantly.

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What This Quiz Cannot Tell You

This quiz cannot:

✗ Diagnose sleep apnea

✗ Determine severity

✗ Calculate AHI

✗ Replace a sleep study

Only formal testing can do that.

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What To Do Next

Low risk

Continue monitoring symptoms.

Moderate risk

Try the STOP-BANG questionnaire.

High risk

Consider a home sleep apnea test.

Very high risk

Seek professional evaluation, especially if symptoms include excessive sleepiness, hypertension, or witnessed breathing pauses.