Table 1– The SiNQ-5, a self-administered questionnaire to screen for sleep-disordered breathing in neuromuscular disease
Dear Patient,
The following questions may help us to decide whether you may have disordered breathing during sleep related to muscle weakness. Please circle the most appropriate answer to each question.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Do you feel breathless, if
 you lie down? (e.g. on your bed)Yes (2)Sometimes (1)No (0)
 you bend forward? (e.g. to tie your shoelaces)Yes (2)Sometimes (1)No (0)
 you swim in water or lay in a bath?Yes (2)Sometimes (1)No (0)
Have you changed your position when in bed?Yes (2)No (0)
Have you noticed a change in your sleep (waking more, getting up, poor quality sleep)?Yes (2)No (0)
  • Numbers in parentheses represent scores.