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Sleep Apnea- Test Yourself

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Closed Airway Obstructive Sleep ApneaIf you think you or someone you know may suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or another sleep breathing disorder, there are several simple tests you can take. Be sure to always discuss your concerns with your health care provider.

One of the best tests may be a complaint by your bed partner that you snore loudly or stop breathing repeatedly while you're asleep. Findings recently presented at CHEST 2012 (the annual meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians) showed that being elbowed or poked by a bed partner while sleeping was a good indicator of having OSA.

Three tests that you can take right now are the American Sleep Apnea Association's Snore Score, the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, and the Berlin Sleep Questionnaire.

If you have any questions regarding your results, please contact your physician or one of our Respiratory Therapists at 716.667.9600. CPAP can change your life!
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