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The self-reported symptoms provided may be associated with a risk of having obstructive sleep apnoea.

Airway walls collapse, blocking airflow. Breathing then pauses or stops (apnoea). Paused breathing can result in a drop of blood oxygen levels.

What is sleep apnoea?

Sleep apnoea is a sleep disorder that causes your body to stop or reduce breathing while you sleep. Air may stop flowing to your lungs for 10 seconds or longer which can happen repeatedly during the night. Common symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) may include excessive daytime sleepiness, snoring, morning headaches and mood changes.

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Symptoms

You have self-reported one or more of the following common obstructive sleep apnoea symptoms:

• Snoring
• Holding breath while sleeping
• Waking with dry mouth
• Morning headaches
• Feeling sleepy during the day
• Waking to gasp for breath

Considerations

We recommend that you speak to your Healthcare Professional about the results of your Sleep Assessment.

A sleep test can provide more detailed and reliable information to sleep physicians to diagnose sleep disorders

Remember, the information in this report is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice or diagnosis. All content contained in or available through this report is for general information purposes only. You are encouraged to review all information regarding any medical condition or treatment with your physician.

Exploring associated sleep disorders

While OSA is a significant concern, it’s crucial to recognise that it may not exist by itself. Many people with OSA also experience other sleep disorders, further impacting their overall sleep quality and health. These coexisting sleep disorders can exacerbate OSA symptoms and make it more challenging to manage.

Your answers to the sleep assessment can help you recognise possible sleep disorders other than OSA and encourage you to investigate further if necessary. If you think you may be suffering from one of these sleep disorders, we recommend discussing it with your doctor.

Insomnia

Insomnia is the name given to regularly having a hard time falling asleep, staying asleep or getting back to sleep if you wake too early.¹Insomnia can make you feel drowsy during the day, and affect memory, concentration and learning.

Snoring

Snoring can be a sign that you’re not breathing properly when you sleep. As you fall asleep the muscles in your mouth, tongue and throat relax. Snoring may occur when these muscles relax too much and they partially block your airway and vibrate.²

Fragmented Sleep

Fragmented sleep is a sleep pattern characterised by numerous interruptions throughout the night.³ If you’re suffering from disrupted or fragmented sleep, keeping to a regular sleep schedule, learning to manage stress, and regular exercise may help.⁴

Restless Legs

Restless legs syndrome is a condition that causes uncontrollable sensations in the legs and an urge to move them, usually due to discomfort. Lifestyle changes such as reducing intake of alcohol/caffeine, massaging your legs, and exercise may help to minimise the symptoms of restless legs syndrome.⁵

Bruxism

Bruxism is a condition where a person clenches or grinds their teeth. This can be associated with stress, age, and certain types of medication. In many instances, people outgrow bruxism with age. If symptoms do persist, consider talking to your dentist or doctor.⁶

What happens next?

Step 1

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Step 2

Consider making an appointment with your doctor

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Step 3

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This questionnaire should only be used as a self-assessment tool that may help you to identify if you have any user-indicated symptoms for general sleep issues. This symptom checker is intended for use only for general wellbeing purposes or to encourage or maintain a healthy lifestyle, and is not intended to be used for any medical purpose (such as the detection, diagnosis, monitoring, management or treatment of any medical condition or disease). Any health-related information provided by this device or software should not be treated as medical advice. Please consult a physician for any medical advice required. Your reliance on information obtained through the use of this is solely at your own risk. We recommend that you always consult your health care professional about the results of your Sleep questionnaire.

Conditions related to sleep health, such as snoring, partner snoring, acid reflux, fragmented sleep, or restless legs, are determined based on user-reported responses to questions about snoring, bed partner snoring, heartburn/acid reflux, light/poor sleep, and the need to move legs while sleeping in order to feel more comfortable.

Risk factors associated with Insomnia are based on common symptoms as specificed by the Mayo Clinic (Insomnia – Symptoms and causes Accessed 04 Jan 2023).
Suni, E., & Smith, K. (2023, November 22). Snoring: The causes, dangers, & treatment options. Sleep Foundation. https://www.sleepfoundation.org/snoring
Suni, E., & Wright, H. (2023, August 21). Interrupted sleep: Causes & helpful tips. Sleep Foundation. https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-deprivation/interrupted-sleep
Source: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/17-tips-to-sleep-better#_noHeaderPrefixedContent Accessed 22 Mar 2023
Source: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/restless-legs-syndrome/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20377174. Accessed 22 Mar 2023
Source: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bruxism/symptoms-causes/syc-20356095 Accessed 22 Mar 2023

Content last updated: 03/2024.