Progressive Medical - Educating the public about sleep apnea and sleep disorders


 
PATIENTS
Learn how to breathe easier and sleep better
 
PHYSICIAN
Identify symptoms and resources for sleep apnea/disease-related breathing problems
 
BUSINESS & ORGANIZATION
Learn to increase staff productivity and reduce liability from apnea issues
  SLEEP LABORATORY
Expand patient-care resources and breathing solutions













 

 

PROGRESSIVE MEDICAL


What’s Your Snore Score?
This screening was developed by David White, M.D., Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

 

1. Snoring:
 

a) Do you snore on most nights... more than 3 nights per week?

 

Yes - 2
No - 0
 

b) Is your snoring loud? Can it be heard through a door or wall?

 

Yes - 2
No - 0
2.

Has it ever been reported to you that you stop breathing or gasp during sleep?

 

Never - 0
Occasionally - 3
Frequently - 5
3. What is your collar size?
  Male: Less than 17 inches - 0
more than 17 inches - 5
  Female:

Less than 16 inches - 0
more than 16 inches - 5

 

4. Do you occasionally fall asleep during the day when:
  a) You are busy or active? Yes - 2
No - 0
 

b) You are driving or stopped at a light?

 

Yes - 2
No - 0
5. Have you had or are you being treated for high blood pressure? Yes - 1
No - 0
         
  REVIEW YOUR SNORE SCORE…

9 points or more - There is a high probability you may have a Sleep Disoder. Consult your physician or Sleep Specialist (call us today at 760. 448. 4448)

6 - 8 points - Your physician or a Sleep Specialist can help you determine the best course of action.

5 points or less - Low probability of Sleep Disorder