Soft, rhythmic snoring is usually a relatively benign condition with an onset in early adulthood. This type of snoring is little more than an occasional nuisance to a bed partner. However, for many people, snoring becomes a progressive condition that significantly compromises their ability to achieve restful and refreshing sleep. Find out if snoring is keeping you awake at night.
NOTE: This quiz is a screening tool provided as an educational service. It is not a diagnostic tool. If you have questions or concerns about your sleep patterns or your health, talk to your physician.
Snoring Quiz
1.
My family and/or friends complain about my loud snoring.
No
Yes
2.
I wake up with a dry mouth.
No
Yes
3.
I wake myself up snoring.
No
Yes
4.
I have been told that, while snoring, I seem to stop breathing and start again with a sudden gasp for breath.
No
Yes
5.
On occasion, I wake up feeling like I'm choking.
No
Yes
6.
Most mornings I wake up with a headache.
No
Yes
7.
I have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, and I am overweight.
No
Yes
8.
I am male with a neck circumference greater than 17.5 inches.
No
Yes
9.
I am a female with a neck circumference greater than 16.5 inches.
