Do You Have Sleep Apnea? Take the Test for Adults.
You should be evaluated by a trained professional if you meet one of the follow criteria, or if your results to the Epworth test (below) are 6 or greater.
Epworth Sleep Evaluation
In the following situations, how likely are you to doze off or fall asleep, in contrast to just feeling tired? Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate number for each situation:
Epworth Scoring:
0 = no chance of dozing
1 = slight chance of dozing
2 = moderate chance of dozing
3 = high chance of dozing
| Situation | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitting and reading | ||||
| Watching TV | ||||
| Sitting inactive in a public place | ||||
| Being a passenger in a car for an hour | ||||
| Lying down in the afternoon | ||||
| Sitting and talking to someone | ||||
| Sitting quietly after lunch (no alcohol) | ||||
| Stopping for a few minutes in traffic while driving |
OSA Chart
