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Sleep Self-Evaluation

The Epworth Sleepiness Scale


The Epworth Sleepiness Scale is used to determine the level of daytime sleepiness. A score of 10 or more is considered sleepy. A score of 18 or more is very sleepy. If you score 10 or more on this test, you should consider whether you are obtaining adequate sleep, need to improve your sleep hygiene and /or need to see a sleep specialist. These issues should be discussed with your personal physician.

Please answer all of the below questions.

How likely are you to fall asleep in the following situations?

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

Activity

Score

 

Sitting and reading

 

Watching television

 

Sitting, inactive, in a public place (theater, meeting)

 

As a passenger in a car for an hour with no break

 

Laying down to rest in the afternoon, if circumstances permit

 

Sitting and talking to someone

 

Sitting quietly after lunch without alcohol

 

In a car while stopped for a few minutes in traffic

 

Your score is

If your score was 10 or higher, you may be having a serious problem with daytime sleepiness, which can be caused by sleep apnea. A score below 10 does not necessarily mean that you do not have a problem.

Contact Dr. Lowrance right away to discuss your problems with daytime sleepiness.

Take Another Sleep Test

Berlin Sleep Questionnaire

Print this page and bring it with you to your consultation.

Download in PDF format.

 

 

Sleep Apnea is a medical condition that must be diagnosed by a Sleep Physician with an overnight sleep study (PSG). Sleep Dentists work with the physician to manage the Sleep Apnea with appropriate oral appliances. Dentists cannot treat Sleep Apnea without a referral from a Sleep Physician.

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