The Epworth Sleepiness Scale

How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations, in contrast to feeling just tired? This refers to your usual way of life in recent times.

Even if you haven't done some of these things recently, try to work out how they would have affected you. Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate number for each situation:


0=would never doze
1=slight chance of dozing
2=moderate chance of dozing
3=high chance of dozing


Situation Score
Sitting and reading
Watching TV
Sitting, inactive in a public place(e.g. a theatre or meeting)
As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break
Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit
Sitting and talking to someone
Sitting quickly after a lunch without alcohol
In a car, while stopping for a few minutes in the traffic
Total
 
Warning! There is high chance for Obstructive Sleep Apnea for you

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The higher the score, the greater the chance of a diagnosis of OSA.
   

 
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