Resources

Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Concerned that you or someone you know might have sleep apnea? If you experience or have any of the following, then your risk for sleep apnea is significantly increased:

• Snoring
• Gasping, choking, or stopping breathing
• Dry mouth in the morning
• Frequent bathroom visits during the night
• Headache in the morning
• Neck size >16.5″ (men) and >15″ (women)
• Overweight
• Tired, sleepy, or low energy
• Diabetes, high blood pressure, or irregular heartbeats
• Trouble focusing
• Sleepiness while driving

These questions are provided for informational use only and are not intended as specific medical advice. If you think you may have a sleep disorder or related medical condition, please contact the Minnesota Sleep Institute at (952) 567-7400.

Sleep Medicine Web Resource Links

Please use these website links to learn more about sleep disorders:

• American Academy of Sleep Medicine
• American Sleep Apnea Association
• Apnea Net
• Narcolepsy Network
• National Sleep Foundation
• Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation
• SleepNet
• Talk About Sleep Foundation
• World Sleep Federation