Epworth Sleepiness Scale
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
Activity Score (0-3)
Sitting and Reading ______
Watching television ______
Sitting, inactive, in a public place (theater, meeting) ______
As a passenger in a car for an hour with no break ______
Lying down to rest in the afternoon, if circumstances permit ______
Sitting and talking to someone ______
Sitting quietly after lunch without alcohol ______
In a car while stopped for a few minutes in traffic ______
Total Score: ______
A score of ten or above indicates you may be having a problem with daytime sleepiness. However,
below ten does not necessarily mean you do not have a problem.
Snoring
If you or someone you love snores, please read this message carefully.
Snoring has been used as a form of humor by comedians to entertain us, but the truth is that snoring is not a laughing or funny matter; in fact it can be a signal indicating a serious and sometimes life threatening condition called Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea has been related to hypertension, myocardial infarction, increased bodily weight, thyroid dysfunction and Diabetes. It affects men and women and although it occurs mostly after age 40 it can also occur at any age. It robs them of health, vitality, and energy.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea can cause drowsiness during the day, which can lead to accidents or injury while driving or operating machinery.
The disturbance in blood circulation that is caused at night continues during the day even when the person is no longer sleeping.
Once a qualified specialist makes a proper diagnosis, the condition can be addressed, often times restoring health, vigor, and vitality. There are various methods that can be used to treat this condition once the severity is known.
It is important to know that if snoring is present, there is reason for concern.
