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Epworth Sleep Test ~ Self Diagnostic Test

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. Even if you have not done some of these things recently try to work out how they would have affected you. Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate number for each situation:

Situation Chance of Dozing (0-3)
Sitting and reading
Watching television
Sitting inactive in a public place, for example, a theater or meeting
As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break
Lying down to rest in the afternoon
Sitting and talking to someone
Sitting quietly after lunch (when you've had no alcohol)
In a car, while stopped in traffic

SCORE:
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

Note: We assume no liability for outcomes of this test, and you by using this test, assume all responsibilty contained herein. If you believe you might have sleep apnea you should always contact a doctor.

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