Sleep Apnea Screener
In-Network With Kaiser Medical Insurance
Many people live with sleep apnea symptoms for years without realizing it. Our Sleep Apnea Screener is a simple, patient-friendly first step to help determine whether your symptoms may warrant further evaluation.
In fact, symptoms such as loud snoring, daytime fatigue, morning headaches, brain fog, and constantly feeling tired are often dismissed as “just being tired,” even though they may be signs of an underlying sleep disorder.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) estimates that millions of adults have undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or central sleep apnea.
Research published in PubMed also links untreated sleep apnea to increased risks of cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and cognitive decline.
Early identification matters–and that’s exactly what screening is designed to do.
Our Sleep Apnea Screener includes validated questions about snoring, breathing pauses, daytime sleepiness, medical history, and airway risk factors. Tools like the STOP-BANG questionnaire are widely used in clinical settings to identify patients at higher risk for OSA..
If your results suggest possible sleep-disordered breathing, your Carlson TMJ & Sleep sleep specialist will guide you through next steps.
When you complete our Sleep Apnea Screener, each question is carefully designed to measure your risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Your score takes into account factors such as neck size, body mass index (BMI), weight, age, and gender (male), along with observed breathing pauses during sleep.
Sometimes, people talk in their sleep, experience tiredness even after a full night’s rest, or snore loudly without realizing the impact on their health. These subtle signs can be observed by a friend or family member who sleeps nearby—sometimes even behind closed doors.
Other lifestyle factors, such as food choices, sleep patterns, and daily habits, can also contribute to the severity of sleep apnea symptoms.
Understanding these details helps your doctor provide a personalized plan and recommend treatment options that have been treated successfully in similar cases according to meta-analyses.
By taking this step, you gain a measured, comprehensive view of your risk for moderate or severe OSA, enabling early intervention that can improve your rest, reduce fatigue, and protect your overall health.
Frequently Asked Questions about Obstructive Sleep Apnea Screeners
What is a Sleep Apnea Screener?
It’s a short questionnaire designed to identify your risk for sleep apnea based on symptoms and health factors.
Is a screener the same as an osa diagnosis?
No. A screener identifies risk. A formal diagnosis requires a sleep study either done at home or in a sleep center that is then interpreted by a physician.
Who should take it?
Anyone who snores, feels chronically tired, or has been told they stop breathing during sleep.
What happens if I score high risk?
We’ll discuss appropriate testing options and personalized next steps, which may include oral device therapy or continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).
Take the First Step Toward Better Sleep and Detect Sleep Apnea
Don’t ignore the signs of obstructive sleep apnea. Early detection leads to better health outcomes and better sleep.
Call or request your sleep apnea screener consultation today to fall asleep faster in the future.
