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 have not done some of these things recently, try to work out how they would have affected you.

Use this scale to assess your sleepiness.

Epworth Sleepiness Scale

Epworth Sleepiness Scale

Section

Have you previously been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnoea (syndrome) with a sleep study? *
Do you have a CPAP machine? *

Additional Information

Do you snore? *
Has anyone commented that you hold your breath or gasp in your sleep? *
Do you wake in the night feeling as if you are choking? *
Are you sleepy in the daytime? *
Is your sleepiness a problem to you? *
Are you a professional driver? *
What licence do you have?

Please select your chance of dozing in the following situations

The Epworth Sleepiness Scale is used to help diagnose obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).

How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations, in comparison to feeling just tired? Even if you haven't done some of these things recently, try to work out how they would affect you.

Sitting and Reading: *
Watching TV: *
Sitting, inactive in a public place (e.g. a theatre or a 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 quietly after lunch without alcohol: *
In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic: *

Scores

A score of 0 to 10 may indicate normal sleepiness.

A score of 11 to 14 may indicate mild sleepiness. Your GP may suggest that you have an assessment.

A score of 15 to 18 may indicate moderate sleepiness. Your GP may suggest that you have an assessment.

A score of 19 to 24 may indicate severe sleepiness. Your GP may suggest that you have an assessment.

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