Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS).
Family history
Social anamnesis
Current anamnesis/systemic anamnesis (somatic and psychological complaints) [extraneous anamnesis: partner].
- Has your bed partner noticed loud and irregular snoring?
- Has your bed partner noticed breathing pauses during sleep on your end?
- Do you startle from sleep at night?
- Do you awaken from sleep with a feeling of suffocation?
- Are you very tired during the day and fall asleep in between?
- Have you noticed a decrease in performance?
- Are you unfocused during the day?
- Have you noticed a decrease in sexual desire?
- Do you have erectile dysfunction? (Question for the man)
Vegetative anamnesis including nutritional anamnesis.
- Are you overweight? Please tell us your body weight (in kg) and height (in cm).
- Do you like to sleep in the supine position?
- Do you eat a balanced diet?
- Do you drink alcohol? If so, what drink(s) and how many glasses per day?
- Do you use drugs? If yes, what drugs and how often per day or per week?
Self history incl. medication history.
- Pre-existing conditions (diseases of the throat / nose / ears; hypertension).
- Pregnancy
- Operations
- Allergies
Medication history
- Hypnotics (sleeping pills) such as benzodiazepines.
