Screening Questionnaires
- Sleep disorders affect most Americans nowadays. 74% of Americans get inadequate sleep. 2/3 of US adults are married to or live with someone who snores. 24 hours of sleep deprivation impairs performance as much as 0.08% blood alcohol level. However, 85-90% sleep disorders are undiagnosed. Obstructive sleep apnea is the most prevalent sleep-breathing disturbances, affecting 17% of men and 9% of women between 50 and 70 year old. Undiagnosed sleep apnea can be the underlying cause of workplace accidents, lost productivity, motor-vehicle accidents and many comorbid diseases including stroke, heart attack, diabetes, obesity and depression. Is it possible that you have obstructive sleep apnea? Please take the following surveys to determine if you might be at risk.
Epworth sleepiness scale: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QWP756G
Stop-bang: http://www.stopbang.ca/osa/screening.php
- Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are a group of more than 30 conditions affecting temporomandibular joint and surrounding muscles, ligaments, etc. TMDs affect between 5-12% of general population. It is reported more in women between 35-44 years old. Headaches and TMDs are concurrent conditions in many people. Approximately 50% of headache patients who visits a specialized headache clinic has TMD. 67-85% patients with TMDs also have headache, with migraine being most prevalent. Many TMDs last only a short time and go away on their own. However, in some cases they can become chronic and require professional evaluation and treatment. Is it possible that you might benefit from visiting a TMD specialist? Please take the following surveys to determine.
Temporamandibular disease screener: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FD7ZVQY
Note: The surveys are anonymous and for your information only. No private information is collected.
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