test yourself

The tests below are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Should you have any health care related questions, call or see your physician promptly.

islasleeplabs.com provides a few simple tests to determine whether you show symptoms of a sleeping disorder.

Sleep apnea
Nearly 15 million people suffer from Sleep Apnea, a sleeping disorder that disrupts sleep and makes waking hours miserable. This quiz is designed to alert you to any problems resulting from poor sleep.
 
TEST YOURSELF: take this simple test to determine whether you show symptoms of sleep apnea. [ Click here to take the sleep apnea test ]
 

Excessive daytime sleepiness
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS) is a condition in which an individual struggles or is unable to stay awake even after a good night of sleep. In addition, some individuals unintentional fall asleep. Individuals with EDS frequently doze, nap, or fall asleep in situations where they need or want to be fully awake and alert. However, it is difficult separating true EDS from generalized fatigued or laziness.
 
TEST YOURSELF: measure your general level of daytime sleepiness with this simple test using the Epworth Sleepiness Scale. [ Click here to take the excessive daytime sleepness test ]
 

Snoring
Snoring is the vibration of the soft tissues in the back of the throat. The noisy sounds occur when there is blockage of the airflow and the soft part of the airway (i.e. tongue, tonsils, soft palate and uvula) strike each other and vibrate during breathing. This is Snoring.
 
Snoring is the first indicator of possible Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS), a common disorder resulting in improper breathing during sleep. Loud Snoring can be a symptom of a medical condition and is a characteristic of Sleep Apnea.
 
TEST YOURSELF: determine whether snoring is a health concern for you with this simple test using the Snore-Score. [ Click here to take the snoring test ]

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