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Sleep Apnea Risk Assessment





There are a number of tools sleep medicine professionals use to determine the nature and extent of sleep disorders. A simple self test commonly used as an indicator of poor sleep is the Epworth Sleepiness Scale. This scoring system is used to determine a person’s level of daytime sleepiness. A score of 10 or more is considered sleepy. A score of 18 or more is very sleepy. If you score 10 or more on this test, you should consider whether you are obtaining adequate sleep, need to improve your sleep hygiene and/or need to see a sleep specialist. These issues should be discussed with your personal physician.

Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate number for each situation, then add up the totals to obtain your score. Begin the evaluation by answering the first question below:

Are you the snorer or is it your bed partner who snores?


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 = would never dose
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 (theatre, meeting)
As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break
Lying down to rest in the afternoon when time permits
Sitting and talking to someone
Sitting quietly after a lunch w/out alcohol
In a car, while stopped for a few minutes

Your score indicates you may not have OSA. If you feel you have symptoms, consult with Dr. Seltzer and Dr. Rein or your personal care physician.

Your answers to these questions indicate that you may be at risk for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. You should consult with your physician or Dr. Seltzer and Dr. Rein to see what treatment options are available to you.

Both Dr. Seltzer and Dr. Rein are qualified to screen you for OSA. They can refer you to the appropriate physician who can properly diagnose your sleep condition, and work with a medical team to explore the best treatment option for you. Call 516-200-1771 if you would like to arrange a personal consultation with Dr. Seltzer and Dr. Rein.


The following questions relate to the behavior that you have observed in your bed partner while he/she is asleep.

Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate number for each situation:

0 = Never
1 = Infrequently (1 night per week)
2 = Frequently (2-3 nights per week)
3 = Most of the time (4 or more nights perweek)

Symptom Frequency Rating
Loud, obtrusive or irritating snoring
Choking or gasping for air
Pauses in breathing
Twitching/kicking of arms or legs
Snoring requiring separate bedroom
Falling asleep inappropriately (example: while driving or in meetings)

With a score of less than 5 your partner may not suffer from OSA. If you feel they have some symptoms, consult Dr. Seltzer and Dr. Rein or your personal care physician.

A score of 5 or greater indicates symptoms which are affecting the health, safety, or quality of life of the observed person.

Dr. Seltzer and Dr. Rein are qualified to screen them for OSA. They can refer you to the appropriate physician who can properly diagnose your sleep condition, and work with a medical team to explore the best treatment option. Call 516-200-1771 if you would like.


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Williston Park, NY 11596

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