Think you might have Sleep Apnea?
First you should fill out an Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) form.
Your score will determine if you have mild, moderate or severe sleep apnea.
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
_______
TO CHECK YOUR SLEEPINESS SCORE, TOTAL THE POINTS
Score
1-6
Congratulations! You are getting enough sleep!
7-8
Your score is average
9+
Seek the Advice of Dr. Victor Zeines without delay
If you do have some form of sleep apnea a complimentary sleep consultation can be set up by call my office for a sleep appointment.
To schedule an appointment that will test using ultrasound how closed your airway actually is call:
NYC office 212-754-2222
Woodstock office 845-657-2322