The Epworth Sleepiness Scale
The Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) measures your general level of sleepiness.
Your score can help you start a conversation with your doctor about excessive
sleepiness (ES) and underlying causes of ES such as treated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA),
shift work disorder (SWD), and narcolepsy.
Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate number for
each situation:
| 0 |
- |
no chance of dozing |
| 1 |
- |
slight chance of dozing |
| 2 |
- |
moderate chance of dozing |
| 3 |
- |
high chance of dozing |