The Epworth Sleepiness Scale The Epworth Sleepiness Scale is used to determine the level of daytime sleepiness. A score of 10 or more is considered sleepy. A score of 18 or more is very sleepy. If you score 10 or more on this test, you should consider whether you are obtaining adequate sleep, need to improve your sleep hygiene and /or need to see a sleep specialist. These issues should be discussed with your personal physician. Please answer all of the below questions. How likely are you to fall asleep in the following situations? 0 = would never doze 1 = slight chance of dozing 2 = moderate chance of dozing 3 = high chance of dozing Sitting and reading*Choose One...0 - Never1 - Slight2 - Moderate3 - HighWatching television*Choose One...0 - Never1 - Slight2 - Moderate3 - HighSitting, inactive, in a public place (theater, meeting)*Choose One...0 - Never1 - Slight2 - Moderate3 - HighAs a passenger in a car for an hour with no break*Choose One...0 - Never1 - Slight2 - Moderate3 - HighLaying down to rest in the afternoon, if circumstances permit*Choose One...0 - Never1 - Slight2 - Moderate3 - HighSitting and talking to someone*Choose One...0 - Never1 - Slight2 - Moderate3 - HighSitting quietly after lunch without alcohol*Choose One...0 - Never1 - Slight2 - Moderate3 - HighIn a car while stopped for a few minutes in traffic*Choose One...0 - Never1 - Slight2 - Moderate3 - HighYour score will start to display here when you begin to answer questions above.Your Score If your score was 10 or higher, you may be having a serious problem with daytime sleepiness, which can be caused by sleep apnea. A score below 10 does not necessarily mean that you do not have a problem. CONTACT DR. BERRY'S OFFICE USING THE FORM ON THIS PAGE TO DISCUSS YOUR PROBLEMS WITH DAYTIME SLEEPINESS. Download the PDF versionEmail the results to me Email the results to me Have Dr Berry's office follow up with me about my results Have Dr Berry's office follow up with me about my results Name* First Last Phone*Email Address* EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
