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Test: Excessive Daytime Sleepiness

This sleep test is based on the Epworth Sleepiness Scale. The short quiz will help determine if you are experiencing extreme daytime drowsiness, or a serious sleep disorder.

Chronic drowsiness should be assessed by your doctor.

Answer the following question by selecting the appropriate response for each situation - then calculate the results below.

Question: How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations (in contrast to just feeling tired)?

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1. While sitting and reading...
2. Watching television...
3. Sitting, inactive in a public place...
4. As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break...
5. Lying down to rest in the afternoon...
6. Sitting and talking with someone...
7. Sitting quietly after lunch without alcohol...
8. In a car, while stopped at a light...
TOTAL: (range 0 - 24) A test score of higher than 9 indicates that you have excessive daytime sleepiness, possibly a sleep disorder, and you should see your physician for further evaluation. Failure to do so could be dangerous!

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration estimates that over 100,000 crashes each year are caused by sleepy drivers. An estimated 50,000+ premature and preventable deaths may occur each year as a consequence of obstructive sleep apnea. The most common terminal events are stroke, heart attack and accidents.

In spite of these alarming statistics, the general public and the medical profession remain inadequately informed as to the seriousness of sleep deprivation. Don't let yourself, or a loved one become a statistic - see a doctor.

If you suspect you might have a sleep disorder, you should seek qualified professional care as soon as possible. Those individuals living in the central Indiana area can contact our doctor for a thorough diagnostic evaluation.

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