Do You Have Sleep Apnea?

Serving the Post Falls, ID & Spokane, WA communities for all their sleep apnea treatment needs.

Sleep Apnea Self-Assessment Questionnaires

Many people suffer from snoring, poor sleep, or daytime fatigue without realizing the real cause — Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). At Sleep Better Northwest, we’ve created a simple, private way for you to assess your sleep health right now.

By answering a few quick questions, you can learn whether you may be at risk — and whether it’s time to schedule a consultation with our team.

Wondering if sleep apnea might be affecting your health?

This quick self-assessment can help you identify common risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea. If you check three or more boxes, it may be time to speak with our team about your symptoms. This is not a diagnosis — but it’s a simple first step toward understanding your sleep health.

Self-Assessment Questionnaire

Check all that apply:









Do You Have Excessive Sleepiness?

Feeling tired is normal, but excessive daytime sleepiness could be a sign of something more serious.

The Sleepiness Scale is a simple tool to help identify if you may be at risk for sleep-disordered breathing, like obstructive sleep apnea. It measures how likely you are to doze off in everyday situations. A higher total score may indicate it’s time to speak with our team about your sleep health.

Sleepiness Scale

Scoring Guide:
0 = Would never doze   |   1 = Slight chance of dozing   |   2 = Moderate chance of dozing   |   3 = High chance of dozing

Sitting and Reading:
0 1 2 3

Watching TV:
0 1 2 3

Sitting inactive in a public place (e.g., a theater):
0 1 2 3

As a car passenger for an hour without a break:
0 1 2 3

Lying down to rest in the afternoon:
0 1 2 3

Sitting and talking to someone:
0 1 2 3

Sitting quietly after lunch (without alcohol):
0 1 2 3

In a car, while stopped in traffic:
0 1 2 3

Concerned about your partner’s sleep habits? You’re not alone.

The Sleep Observer Scale is designed for those who have noticed unusual sleep behaviors in a spouse, partner, or family member. Frequent snoring, choking, or pauses in breathing could be signs of sleep apnea — a condition that impacts health, safety, and overall quality of life.

This simple checklist can help identify if it’s time to seek professional help for your loved one.

Sleep Observer Scale

Scoring Guide:
0 = Never   |   1 = Infrequently (1 night per week)   |   2 = Frequently (2-3 nights per week)   |   3 = Most of the time (4+ nights per week)

Loud, irritating snoring:
0 1 2 3

Choking or gasping for air:
0 1 2 3

Pauses in breathing:
0 1 2 3

Twitching or kicking of arms or legs:
0 1 2 3

Snoring requiring separate bedrooms:
0 1 2 3

Falling asleep inappropriately (e.g., while driving or in meetings):
0 1 2 3