Ever wondered if you have sleep apnea? Answer the following questions to find out your Epworth score to see if you could have this common sleep-breathing disorder.
As you ask yourself these questions, consider how sleepy you feel most days after sleeping a reasonable amount of hours. It is essential to answer these questions to the best of your ability. This questionnaire is not a substitute for an official medical diagnosis and should only be used as a preliminary screening tool for sleep apnea. Additional sleep apnea tests or an official sleep study may be needed to diagnose your condition accurately.
| 0 – Would never nod off | 1 – Slight chance of nodding off | 2 – Moderate chance of nodding off | 3 – High chance of nodding off | |
| Reading | ||||
| Watching TV | ||||
| Sitting inactively in a public setting: meeting, church, theatre, work, school, etc. | ||||
| Riding in a car for an hour or more | ||||
| While sitting and talking with someone | ||||
| After meals without alcohol | ||||
| While stopped in traffic or at stoplights | ||||
| Lying down to rest in the afternoon as time permits |
Add up your points. A score of 10 or higher may mean that you are at risk of having sleep apnea. Contact Exceptional Dentistry today to learn how to improve your sleep practices and medical interventions to manage your condition and help you sleep better. Call (502) 423-7868 or connect with us online today. We conveniently serve the areas of Jeffersonville, Indiana, and Louisville and Shepherdsville, Kentucky.
