The following may be indicators of a dysfunctional breathing pattern. How many do you have?

Daytime indicators of faulty breathing:

[     ]  audible at rest
[     ]  fast  (> 15 breaths/minute in adults)
[     ]  heavy
[     ]  mouth breathing
[     ]  breathing from your upper-chest
[     ]  pushing the air out of your lungs
[     ]  frequent deep breaths, sighs or yawns
[     ]  irregular e.g. repetitive throat clearing, snorts, irritable coughing, breath holds
[     ]  obvious breathing

Night-time indicators of faulty breathing:

[     ]  audible, noisy, snoring
[     ]  fast   (> 15 breaths/minute in adults)
[     ]  heavy or ‘windy’ breathing (bed partner may feel it blowing on them)
[     ]  mouth breathing
[     ]  erratic i.e. changing pace and volume, stop-start, snorts, gasps, choking
[     ]  obvious breathing

IF you answered YES to some of these, then there is the possibility that you have a disordered breathing pattern and may benefit from breathing retraining.

Normal breathing, day and night, is:

[     ]  silent
[     ]  slow  i.e. 8-12 breaths/min
[     ]  easy, comfortable
[     ]  nasal
[     ]  diaphragmatic
[     ]  even, regular, smooth
[     ]  almost invisible

IMPORTANT NOTE: This quiz is not, nor is it meant to be, a diagnostic tool for breathing disorders or conditions, nor a substitute for medical diagnosis and advice. It is provided as an indicator of the possibility of an underlying dysfunctional breathing pattern or faulty breathing habits. Any health problem and any worrying symptoms should be checked by your doctor.