Epworth Sleepiness Scale

A score of 9 or more may indicate that your snoring is a sign of a more serious problem.

How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations, in contrast to feeling just tired?

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 (0-3)

Sitting or reading                                __________

Watching TV                                        __________

Sitting, inactive in a public place       __________

As a passenger in a car for 1 hr        __________

Lying down in the afternoon                __________

Sitting and talking to someone           __________

Sitting quitely after lunch, no alcohol   __________

In a car, stopped in traffic                    __________                    

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                                      Total Score