The only way to be sure if you have obstructive sleep apnea is to be tested by your physician or hospital sleep center.

This test should only be used as a guideline and is based on the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, developed at the Sleep Disorders Unit at Epworth Hospital in Melbourne, Australia.

How likely are you to fall asleep in the following situation?

Question 1 of 8: Sitting and reading?

0 = would never doze

1 = slight chance of dozing

2 = moderate chance of dozing

3 = high chance of dozing

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