How Sleepy Am I?
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 way of life in recent times. Even if you have not 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 |
Chance of Dozing |
| Sitting and Reading |
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| Watching TV |
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| Sitting, inactive in a public place (e.g. A theater or a meeting) |
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| As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break |
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| Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit |
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| Sitting and talking to someone |
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| Sitting quietly after a lunch without alcohol |
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| In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic |
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The numbers from the eight situations are added together to give a global score between 0 and 24.
Scoring of Scale:
Subjects/Diagnoses Range
Normal controls 2 - 10
Primary snoring 0 - 11
Obstructive Sleep Apnea 4 - 23
Narcolepsy 13 - 23
Idiopathic hypersomnia 12 - 24
Insomnia 0 - 6
Periodic limb movements 2 - 16
Results
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