Do you know the signs of sleep apnea? Find out if it’s time to visit a sleep doctor.

1. I frequently awaken with a dry mouth.
  Yes   No

2. My spouse complains that I snore often during sleep.
  Yes   No

3. My snoring is so bad my bed-partner left years ago.
  Yes   No

4. I often wake up feeling unrefreshed—like I barely got any sleep at all.
  Yes   No

5. Sometimes on long drives I have to pull over and nap—so I don’t fall asleep.
  Yes   No

6. Sometimes I fight to stay awake at work—especially if it’s boring.
  Yes   No

7. I need more than 2 cups of coffee or tea to make it through the day.
  Yes   No

8. I awaken frequently to use the bathroom—more than once a night.
  Yes   No

9. I have awakened from sleep gasping for breath more than once.
  Yes   No

10. Sometimes I awaken from sleep with my heart pounding. I don’t know why.
  Yes   No

11. I have been told that I stop breathing during sleep.
  Yes   No

12. On weekends I take naps and “sleep in” to make up for lost sleep during the week.
  Yes   No

13. I don’t have as much energy as I used to. I must be “losing a step.”
  Yes   No

14. I often get “heartburn” when I sleep.
  Yes   No

15. When I drink alcohol, people say that my snoring is horrible.
  Yes   No

If you (or someone you know) answered yes to four or more of the above descriptions, or you feel that you or a loved one may suffer from a sleep disorder, visit the American Academy of Sleep Medicine website at http://www.sleepcenters.org/ to locate a sleep center near you.