Epworth Test (ESS*): What type of snorer am I?

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How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations, in contrast to feeling just tired? The questions refer to your usual way of life in recent times. Even if you have not experienced some of these situations recently, 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

 

0

1

2

3

1. Sitting and reading

2. Watching TV

3. Sitting, inactive in a public place (e.g. theater, meeting)

4. As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break

5. Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit

6. Sitting and talking to someone

7. Sitting quietly after lunch without alcohol

8. In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic

* The Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) is a short questionnaire that is widely used to arrive at a subjective evaluation of daytime sleepiness. Those who fill out the questionnaire are asked to rate the probability with which they would doze off or fall asleep in eight typical daytime situations.
The subjective evaluation for each situation is determined on a scale of 0 (no chance of dozing) to 3 (high chance of dozing).

Sawing logs? Sleeping single? Sagging spirits?
Why do I snore?
What are the ways of examining snoring?
What your doctor can do
Benefits for patients
Questions and answers