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Symptoms Questionnaire
The signs and symptoms listed below have been associated with breathing dysfunction.
Please circle or highlight each individual sign or symptom that you experience at least once a week, or which
are significant at certain times of the year. It is not uncommon to have 15 or more different signs or symptoms.
Respiratory and Sleep-Related
Upper chest breathing
Fast/erratic/heavy breathing at rest
Excessive mucus/congestion (nose, sinuses) (day)
Excessive mucus/congestion (nose, sinuses) (night)
Excessive mucus/congestion (lungs) (day)
Excessive mucus/congestion (lungs) (night)
Runny nose - tissues used (day _____) (night ____)
Post nasal drip
Chest tightness
Wheezing
Short of breath at rest
Short of breath on exertion
Coughing (other than with infection)
Loss of sense of smell
Hay fever, sneezing
Yawning or sighing
Dry mouth (day)
Frequent deep breaths
Frequent need to clear throat
Mouth-breathing (day at rest)
Mouth-breathing (activity and mild exercise)
Mouth-breathing (sleep)
Nasal polyps
Enlarged/inflamed adenoids
Swollen tonsils
Prone to colds
Audible breathing during sleep
Snoring
Number of wakings per night _____
Number of toilet visits per night _____
Frequent or urgent urination (day)
Wake self with gasp/snort/choke
(times per night _____ per week _____)
Breathing stoppages in sleep noticed by others
Grinding teeth
Insomnia
Frightening/intense dreams
Restless legs
Bedwetting
Waking up tired
Dry mouth (on waking)
Bad breath (on waking)
Headache (on waking)
Nasal/sinus congestion (on waking)
Sleepiness during the day/wanting a nap
Falling asleep sitting, reading, watching TV, driving
Musculoskeletal
Muscle tension, spasms or cramping
Muscle tremors, twitching or tics
Muscle pain, weakness
Circulatory/Cardiovascular
Irregular, pounding, or racing heart
Chest pains that are not heart related
Flushing
Cold hands or feet
Nervous System/Psychological
Anxiety, tension, apprehension
Feeling revved up, jumpy, irritable
Feeling down
Panic attacks
Disturbance of consciousness
Poor concentration/memory or confusion
Fear without reason, fear of sultry air
Feelings of unreality or "losing the mind"
Generalised weakness or "weak at the knees"
Feeling light-headed, dizzy, unsteady or faint
Numbness or tingling of hands, feet, limbs, face
Headache (day)
Migraine
Epileptic seizures
Digestion
Abdominal bloating
Belching, flatulence
Heartburn, reflux
Difficulty swallowing
Irritable bowel
General
Easily tired, exercise intolerant
Chronic exhaustion
Weight gain/loss
Excessive sweating or clamminess
Allergies - food
Allergies - pollen, dust, mould etc.
Chemical sensitivities
Dry, itchy or inflamed skin
Red or itchy eyes
Dry lips
Increased thirst
Ringing, buzzing or hissing in ears
OTHER SYMPTOMS YOU MAY EXPERIENCE
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Please describe in a few sentences what you hope to gain from improving your breathing?