Do you know the signs of sleep apnea?  Find out if it's time to visit a sleep doctor.  Take the following quiz and keep track of your answers... 

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 4 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 to locate a sleep center near you.