PSQ-OSA Screening

Name: PSQ-OSA Screening
Creator: Daniel Diaz-Gil, MD
Keywords: PSQ, OSA, obstructive sleep apnea, sleep-disordered breathing, snoring, pediatric, screening, sleep questionnaire

Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire for Obstructive Sleep Apnea screening in children ages 2-18 years

Clinically Verified· 5 tests

For educational and informational purposes only. Verify all results before clinical application.

Does your child snore more than half the time? *

Does your child always snore? *

Does your child snore loudly? *

Does your child have heavy or loud breathing? *

Does your child have trouble breathing or struggle to breathe? *

Have you ever seen your child stop breathing during the night? *

Does your child tend to breathe through the mouth during the day? *

Does your child have a dry mouth on waking up in the morning? *

Does your child occasionally wet the bed? *

Does your child wake up feeling unrefreshed in the morning? *

Does your child have a problem with sleepiness during the day? *

Has a teacher or supervisor commented that your child is sleepy during the day? *

Is it hard to wake your child up in the morning? *

Does your child wake up with headaches in the morning? *

Has your child stopped growing at a normal rate at any time since birth? *

Is your child overweight? *

Does your child not seem to listen when spoken to directly? *

Does your child have difficulty organizing tasks? *

Is your child easily distracted by extraneous stimuli? *

Does your child fidget with hands or feet or squirm in seat? *

Is your child on the go or acts as if driven by a motor? *

Does your child interrupt or intrude on others? *

References

Chervin RD, et al. Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ): Validity and reliability of scales for sleep-disordered breathing, snoring, sleepiness, and behavioral problems. Sleep Medicine. 2000;1(1):21-32.[DOI]

Reviewed by Daniel Diaz-Gil, MD · Last updated March 2026

Medical disclaimer

This tool is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional clinical judgment. Always independently verify results before making clinical decisions.

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