Sleep Problems, Age 12 and Older
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you, your partner, or your child have signs of sleep apnea?
See significance of signs of sleep apnea if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do you, your partner, or your child have breathing problems while asleep?
Yes Do you, your partner, or your child have episodes of not breathing (apnea), gasping, or choking during sleep?
Yes Do you sometimes fall asleep at inappropriate times, such as while working or while driving?
Note: If you have fallen asleep at an inappropriate time, do not operate a motor vehicle or engage in other activities that may cause you or someone else harm if you fall asleep until you see your health professional.
You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Do you, your partner, or your child snore loudly and heavily while asleep?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA | Last Updated: March 16, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Donald Sproule, MD, CM, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine Lisa S. Weinstock, MD - Psychiatry | |
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