Sleep Apnea
Self-Diagnostic and Self-Referral Program
- Have you been told that you snore? |
If you answered "Yes" to 5 or more of these
questions, there is a high probability that you have mild, moderate or severe
sleep apnea. To read more about it, contact Dr. Andrew Thompson. You can refer
yourself to Dr. Thompson and call for an appointment: (902) 422-5454
Epworth Sleepiness Scale
How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations, in contrast to feeling just tired? This refers to your usual way of life in recent times. Even if you have not done some of these things recently try to work out how they would have affected you.
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
| Situation | Chance Of Dozing |
| Sitting and reading | ______ |
| Watching TV | ______ |
| Sitting inactive in a public place (e.g. a theater or a meeting) | ______ |
| As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break | ______ |
| Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit | ______ |
| Sitting and talking to someone | ______ |
| Sitting quietly after a lunch without alcohol | ______ |
| In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic | ______ |
If your answers totaled 0 - 9 - average score, you fall within the normal population.
If your answers totaled 10-24, sleep specialist advice recommended.
