Are you at risk for Sleep Apnea?
The vast majority of sleep disorders can be readily diagnosed and treated. The Minnesota Regional Sleep Disorders Center is a fully-accredited, full-service sleep disorders center, offering an experienced, objective and systematic approach to the diagnosis and treatment of sleep-wake disorders.
Take the Sleep Apnea Questionnaire
Score your yes tally:
- 0 – 2 Low risk
- 3 – 4 Intermediate risk
- 5 – 8 High risk
Is your score in intermediate or high risk? Treating sleep apnea is easy and can improve daytime sleepiness. Schedule a consultation with a sleep professional at 612-873-6963 to see if a sleep study may be right for you.
Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or periods of shallow breathing during sleep that can last several seconds up to several minutes and occur many times during a sleep session.
Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious condition that can cause severe lifestyle and health problems. It can be associated with heart issues, diabetes and can lead to a shorter lifespan. Daytime sleepiness, decreased energy and poor concentration can lead to slow reaction times leading to accidents, moodiness and poor productivity.
The STOPBang questionnaire can quickly assess obstructive sleep apnea risk. Addressing your risk can proactively help you catch the problem and then seek treatment. A sleep study can determine obstructive sleep apnea presence and severity. It is estimated up to 80% of individuals with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea remain undiagnosed and untreated.
