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Sleep Test - Epworth Sleep Scale

(Syn: "SDB" - Sleep Disordered Breathing, "OSA" - Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Snoring, Pickwickian Syndrome, Aleolar - Hypoventilation, Cheyne-Stokes Respiration, Sleep-Related Disorders)
Use this tool to measure sleep deprivation

The Epworth Sleepiness Scale (below) was developed by researchers in Australia and is widely used by sleep professionals around the world to measure sleep deprivation.

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. If you have not done some of these things recently, think about how they have affected you in the past.

**Note: We assume no liability for outcomes of this test.
By using this test you assume all responsibilty.
Please contact us or another qualified health care provider if your score is not normal.
Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate number for each situation:
0 = no chance of dozing
1 = slight chance of dozing
2 = moderate chance of dozing
3 = high chance of dozing
SITUATION
CHANCE OF DOZING
Sitting and reading
Watching TV

Sitting inactive in a public place.
(e.g., a theater 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 a lunch without alcohol
In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic
Total Epworth Score:

Interpretation:

Epworth Sleepiness Scores (ESS) by Diagnosis
DIAGNOSIS
EPWORTH SLEEPINESS SCORE
RANGE
Normal Controls

5.9 - 2.2

2 - 10

Primary Snoring

6.5 - 3.0

0 - 11

OSA

11.7 - 4.6

4 - 23

Narcolepsy

17.5 - 3.5

13 - 23

Idiopathic hypersomnia

17.9 - 3.1

12 - 24

Insomnia

2.2 - 2.0

0 - 6

PLMD

9.2 - 4.0

2 - 16

In OSA, ESS > 16 was only seen in patients with moderate to severe disease. If your score indicates that you may have a sleep disorder, contact a qualified health care provider.

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