Epworth Sleepiness Scale
How likely are you to doze off?
Rate each situation: 0 = would never doze, 1 = slight chance, 2 = moderate chance, 3 = high chance.
- Sitting and reading
- Watching TV
- Sitting inactive in a public place (a meeting, theatre or dinner event)
- As a passenger in a car for an hour or more without a break
- Lying down to rest when circumstances permit
- Sitting and talking to someone
- Sitting quietly after a meal without alcohol
- In a car, stopped for a few minutes in traffic or at a light
This is a screening questionnaire, not a diagnosis. Only a sleep study can diagnose sleep apnea.
CPAP therapy
CPAP stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. It is the most commonly recommended, and the most effective, treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.
A CPAP machine provides air at a constant prescribed pressure, delivered through a tube and a mask. That constant airflow keeps the airway open so uninterrupted breathing is maintained during sleep, eliminating apnea events and allowing restorative sleep.
The level of pressure required is determined during your sleep study, and your doctor will prescribe either a single fixed pressure (CPAP) or a range of pressures (APAP).