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WHAT IS YOUR “SNORE STATUS”?
Sometimes during sleep a person's airway becomes partially blocked, thereby forcing the lungs to inhale with more force. Due to the stronger inhalation, the soft palate and uvula vibrate. This is known as snoring. The animation above illustrates what is going on inside the body when a person snores.
To determine if snoring is a health concern for you or your partner, answer each of the questions by cliking (true) or (false).
1. People tell me I snore.
True
False
2. My bed partner is disturbed by my snoring.
True
False
3. My snoring disturbs others in the next room.
True
False
4. My snoring has become progressively worse.
True
False
5. I snore when I sleep on my back.
True
False
6. I snore while sleeping in all positions.
True
False
7. I have been told I stop breathing between snores.
True
False
8. My snoring causes me to awaken suddenly.
True
False
9. I snore at night and I am sleepy during the day.
True
False
10. I snore at night and have high blood pressure.
True
False
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Evaluating your “snore status”
If you answered TRUE to questions 1-4, your snoring probably interferes with your personal life.
If you answered TRUE to question 5, it means you may be a positional snorer. This may be remedied by techniques that encourage you to sleep on your side.
If you answered TRUE to questions 4, 6-10, there is a good chance you have sleep apnea. Show your “snore status” to your doctor and discuss your symptoms, he or she can give you advice about diagnosis and treatment.
If you would like more information about snoring and sleep apnea, or if you would like a list of physicians with special training in sleep disorders, please call (408) 295-4532. The staff of Sleep Medicine Services Clinic will answer your questions and mail you more information. Call them today! ....... .
