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Individuals that suffer with OSA tend to exhibit symptoms that often develop gradually over a long period time, so gradually in fact that those afflicted with the affects of OSA often accept them as just a fact of life.  But that does not have to be the case and diagnosis and treatments are readily available to help patients achieve better sleep, health and minimize or eliminate the long term health risks.

The most often reported symptoms include:
Loud Disruptive Snoring
Frequent awakenings (or arousels) with the feeling of gasping for breath
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
People telling you you "Stop Breathing" at night (Witnessed Apneas)
Morning Headaches


Another indicator of a high probability of having OSA is called BMI (Body Mass Index)
Reference the image below and determine your BMI by cross-referencing your Height and Weight.  If the result is in the Red Range or above a BMI of 30, you would have a higher likelihood of suffering with OSA.  Note: An initial Threshold being considered for mandatory screening for OSA by DOT Regulators has been reported to be a BMI ≥ 35 by the FAA Flight Surgeon.
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Another Measure often used to determine likelihood of OSA is an assessment of Daytime Sleepiness as assessed by a validated Questionaire referred to an an Epworth Sleepiness Score (ESS).  Answer the following series of questions and determine how likely you are to "Doze off" in these scenarios and total the score at the end.

Epworth Sleepiness Scale
The Epworth Sleepiness Scale is used to determine the level of daytime sleepiness.
Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate number for each situation:

0 = would never doze or sleep.
1 = slight chance of dozing or sleeping
2 = moderate chance of dozing or sleeping
3 = high chance of dozing or sleeping

Situation                                                Chance of Dozing or Sleeping

Sitting and reading                                                              ____

Watching TV                                                                        ____

Sitting inactive in a public place                                           ____

Being a passenger in a motor vehicle
for an hour or more                                                              ____

Lying down in the afternoon                                                 ____

Sitting and talking to someone                                             ____

Sitting quietly after lunch (no alcohol)                                  ____

Stopped for a few minutes in traffic
while driving                                                                         ____

Total score (add the scores up)                                        ____
(This is your Epworth score)

A score of 10 or more is considered sleepy. A score of 18 or more is very sleepy. If you score 10 or more on this test, you should consider whether you are obtaining adequate sleep, need to improve your sleep hygiene and/or need to see a sleep specialist. These issues should be discussed with your personal physician.


Reference Files:


Download Epworth Questionaire



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