| Basic clinical findings: snoring, observed apnoeas and hypersomnia (Epworth Scale) |
| Other symptoms and day- and night-time signs (see table 7) |
| General history (especially cardiovascular and respiratory findings and medication) |
| Sleep habits (timetable, siestas, duration, sleep hygiene) |
| Anthropometric exploration: weight, height, BMI and neck perimeter |
| Distance from hyoid bone to jaw (short neck) |
| Facial constitution: maxilla, jawbone, type of bite and evaluation of retro-micrognathia. |
| Oropharyngoscopy: hypertrophy of soft palate and/or tonsils |
| Examination using Mallampati Scale |
| Rhinoscopy: nasal examination (rhinorrhoea, septum, obstruction) |
| Cardiopulmonary auscultation and measurement of blood pressure |