Yes or No? Questions helpful in diagnosing a sleep disorder.
- Do you feel excessively sleepy or tired during the day?
- Do you find it difficult to stay awake or concentrate on your tasks?
- Have you ever been told that you snore loudly or stop breathing in your sleep?
- Do you awaken suddenly from sleep gasping for air?
- Do you suffer from morning headaches or night-time leg discomfort?
- Do you walk or talk in your sleep?
- Do you have any trouble falling asleep?
- Once asleep, do you awaken frequently during the night?
If you answer “Yes” to any of these questions you may have a sleep disorder. You and your doctor may choose to have you seen by a sleep specialist. A sleep specialist is a doctor with special training in sleep disorders. A sleep specialist at the St Francis Sleep, Allergy and Lung Institute may help you to sleep better.
St Francis Sleep, Allergy and Lung Institute treats people with sleep disorders