Do I Have Sleep Apnea?

The Epworth Sleepiness Scale

Situation

1) Sitting and reading

2) Watching TV

3) Sitting inactive in a public place (eg. theatre or at a meeting)

4) As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break

5) Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit

6) Sitting and talking to someone

7) Sitting quietly after lunch without alcohol

8) In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic


Your Score

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The Epworth Sleepiness Scale is an online quiz which will help you determine if you have a sleep problem. This quiz alone is not intended to diagnose sleep apnea, a sleep study would be required!

How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations in contrast to just feeling tired?  Even if you have not done some of these things recently, try to work out how they would have affected you. Choose the most appropriate answer for each situation.

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