Are You At Risk For Sleep Apnea? Try The Epworth Sleepiness Scale

The Epworth Sleepiness Scale

The Epworth Sleepiness Scale is used to determine the level of daytime sleepiness. A score of 11 or more is considered sleepy. If you score 11 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

Sitting and reading(Required)

Watching television(Required)

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

As a passenger in a car for an hour with no break(Required)

Laying down to rest in the afternoon, if circumstances permit(Required)

Sitting and talking to someone(Required)

Sitting quietly after lunch without alcohol(Required)

In a car while stopped for a few minutes in traffic(Required)

Your score will start to display here when you begin to answer questions above.

Your Score

Less than 5 points = Lower Range for Normal Daytime Sleepiness
6-10 points = Higher Range for Normal Daytime Sleepiness
11-12 points = Mild Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
13-15 points = Moderate Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
16+ = Severe Excessive Daytime Sleepiness

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The Epworth Sleepiness Scale

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

Your Score

Less than 5 points = Lower Range for Normal Daytime Sleepiness 6-10 points = Higher Range for Normal Daytime Sleepiness 11-12 points = Mild Excessive Daytime Sleepiness 13-15 points = Moderate Excessive Daytime Sleepiness 16+ = Severe Excessive Daytime Sleepiness

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Less than 5 points = Lower Range for Normal Daytime Sleepiness
6-10 points = Higher Range for Normal Daytime Sleepiness
11-12 points = Mild Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
13-15 points = Moderate Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
16+ = Severe Excessive Daytime Sleepiness