OSA Risk Assessment

Are you at risk? If you are experiencing symptoms such as loud snoring and gasping for breath during sleep, or, struggle with persistent daytime sleepiness, you should ask your primary care doctor about obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Take the sleepiness quiz below and share your score with your physician to get started on your plan to improve your sleep health and feel better.

Epworth Sleepiness Scale

How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations?

Sitting and reading

Watching TV

Sitting inactive in a public place (e.g. a theater or 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

Your Score:

A score of 9 or above on this test is an indication that you should see your doctor.

Athens dentist Dr. Phillip Durden provides services for treatment of TMJ disorders and physician-directed oral appliance therapy for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea at Dental Sleep Medicine of Athens. If you have questions about OSA, please Contact our Dental Sleep Medicine of Athens Team.