Epworth Sleepiness Scale

(A Subjective Measurement of Sleepiness)

This scale allows you to determine if your lack of quality sleep is preventing you from functioning appropriately during your daily activities. If you are in the moderate to extra severe range, you may be suffering from obstructive sleep apnea.

0 = would never doze

1 = slight chance of dozing

2 = moderate chance of dozing

3 = high chance of dozing

SITTING AND READING

0 (None) 1 (Slight) 2 (Moderate) 3 (High)

WATCHING TV

0 (None) 1 (Slight) 2 (Moderate) 3 (High)

SITTING, INACTIVE IN A PUBLIC PLACE (E.G. A THEATRE OR A MEETING)

0 (None) 1 (Slight) 2 (Moderate) 3 (High)

AS A PASSENGER IN A CAR FOR AN HOUR WITHOUT A BREAK

0 (None) 1 (Slight) 2 (Moderate) 3 (High)

LYING DOWN TO REST IN THE AFTERNOON WHEN CIRCUMSTANCES PERMIT

0 (None) 1 (Slight) 2 (Moderate) 3 (High)

SITTING AND TALKING TO SOMEONE

0 (None) 1 (Slight) 2 (Moderate) 3 (High)

SITTING QUIETLY AFTER A LUNCH WITHOUT ALCOHOL

0 (None) 1 (Slight) 2 (Moderate) 3 (High)

IN A CAR, WHILE STOPPED FOR A FEW MINUTES IN THE TRAFFIC

0 (None) 1 (Slight) 2 (Moderate) 3 (High)

Combine your total score to determine your range of symptoms.

Score

0-5          No Symptoms      13-16     Moderate

5-8          Mild                     17-20     Severe

9-12       Mild-Moderate      21-24     Extra Severe

If you are in the moderate to extra severe range, call Liberty Hill Dental to request an appointment with Dr. Gillespie for a more thorough evaluation and to discuss treatment options.