The Epworth Sleepiness Scale

Snoring may be a symptom of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome, or OSAS, where breathing periodically stops for a few seconds. The sufferer may wake to find themselves gasping for breath, or remedy the situation semiconsciously.

The Epworth Sleepiness Scale was developed in Australia as a tool to help diagnose OSAS. Please note: the ESS should only be considered a subjective tool in evaluating your snoring. If you score 11 or more, there is a good chance you may have OSAS and you should seek the advice of your doctor. However, the ESS cannot diagnose your condition and scoring less than 11 CANNOT guarantee that you don't have OSAS.

To assess the possibility that you have OSAS, take the simple test that follows. 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 weeks or months. Even if you have not done some of these things, try to work out how they would have affected you. 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

Answer each question 0, 1, 2 or 3 by selecting the appropriate score for each question asked.

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