The Newport Sleepiness Scale (ESS) is a simple, self-administered questionnaire, that is widely used by sleep professionals to help quantify a patient's level of daytime sleepiness, which is often be a sign of a sleep disorder.
How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in certain situations? Use the following scale to rate your daytime sleepiness. Even if you have not done some of these activities, try to determine how they might affect you.
Print this page and use the scale below to rate your answers.
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Chance of Dosing
If you experience excessive daytime sleepiness, you should consult your physician or a local sleep specialist.
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