THE EPWORTH SLEEPINESS SCALE KEY
| 0 = no chance of dozing |
| 1 = slight chance of dozing |
| 2 =
moderate chance of dozing |
| 3 = high chance of dozing |
| SITUATION | CHANCE OF DOZING |
| Sitting and reading | ____________ |
| Watching TV | ____________ |
| Sitting inactive in a public place (e.g a theater or a meeting) | ____________ |
| As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break | ____________ |
| Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit | ____________ |
| Sitting and talking to someone | ____________ |
| Sitting quietly
after a lunch without alcohol | ____________ |
| In a car, while stopped
for a few minutes in traffic | ____________ |
To check your sleepiness score,
total the points .
| 1 - 6 | Congratulations, you are getting enough sleep! |
| 7 - 8 | Your
score is average |
| 9 and up | Seek the advice of a sleep specialist without delay |
For more information about sleep apnea pick up the Oct/Nov 2008 print edition of Bread 'n
Molasses magazine.