Getting the right amount of nightly sleep can make a big difference in how awake we feel during the day.
You may think you get enough sleep by going to bed 7-9 hours before you wake.
But your sleep could be disturbed and leave you drowsy during the day.
That is why a sleep apnea quiz can help.
The following sleep apnea quiz is based on the Epworth Sleepiness Scale. It is a short questionnaire used by sleep professionals to measure the likelihood of falling asleep at inappropriate times. Answers help sleep physicians diagnose or rule out potential sleep disorders.
SLEEP APNEA QUIZ – Alaska Sleep Clinic
Common sleep disorders that cause excessive daytime sleepiness are many, but include: obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, and more.
Take our sleep quizzes and see if your daytime drowsiness may be a cause for concern.
Based on the outcome of your sleep test, you may find that you could use some helpful tips on sleeping better at night. Click here to read more about causes to why you’re always tired.
Or watch this video for helpful tips to get better sleep at night:
Poor sleep could be a sign of a sleep disorder
If you practice the above guidelines for a healthier lifestyle and better sleeping habits, you may still feel daytime drowsiness.
This may be a sign of a more severe medical condition.
These conditions include obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), anemia, thyroid problems, narcolepsy, depression, and restless leg syndrome.
They also include un-diagnosed heart disease or deficiencies in key nutrients.
If you think you may be suffering from one of these medical conditions, contact your physician or local sleep clinic immediately, and consider a sleep apnea quiz to assess risk.
And remember, you can always contact us here at The Alaska Sleep Clinic for questions or to schedule a consultation.
If a sleep study may be what’s needed, click the link below to schedule a sleep study at one of our four locations across Alaska.
