Southern California Pulmonary and Sleep Disorders Medical Center

Could You Have Sleep Apnea?

These Are the Warning Signs Obstructive Sleep Apnea:

  • Do you normally feel tired even after a full night of sleep?
  • Do you snore loudly and frequently?
  • Do you make choking or snorting sounds during sleep?
  • Do you stop breathing during sleep?
  • Are you overweight?
  • Do you have unexplained weight gain or are you having a hard time losing weight?
  • Are you a man with a neck size of 17 inches or more?
  • Are you a woman with a neck size of 16 inches or more?
  • Do you have high blood pressure?
  • Are you a menopausal or postmenopausal woman?
  • Do you fall asleep while driving or during periods of daytime inactivity?
  • Do you have a family member who has sleep apnea?

If you admit to 2 or more of the signs or symptoms above, see a Board Certified Sleep Specialist at an Accredited Sleep Center.

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