According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the following list shows some of the most common factors and warning signs for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Discuss these statements with your doctor or a sleep specialist if any of them describe your health and your sleep:
- You normally feel tired even after a full night of sleep.
- You snore loudly and frequently.
- You make choking or snorting sounds during sleep.
- You stop breathing during sleep.
- You are overweight with a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or more.
- You have experienced unexplained weight gain or are having a hard time losing weight.
- You are a man with a neck size of 17 inches or more.
- You are a woman with a neck size of 16 inches or more.
- You have high blood pressure.
- You are a menopausal or postmenopausal woman.
- You fall asleep while driving or during periods of daytime inactivity.
- You have a family member who has sleep apnea.
More Information
Obstructive sleep apnea
Are You at Risk?
Five Ways to Fight OSA
Eight Health Risks of OSA
Five OSA Myths
CPAP Central
Reviewed by David Kuhlmann, MD
Updated August 2, 2007
