Obstructive sleep apnoea guide
Understand the main sleep-breathing red flags.
Vitalicore • Sleep tool
Epworth Sleepiness Scale: check daytime sleepiness before dismissing tiredness
This is a practical self-check page. It does not diagnose sleep apnoea, but it gives men over 40 a clearer way to describe daytime sleepiness before speaking to a GP.
How to use this tool
For each situation, choose how likely you would be to doze. Use 0 for never, 1 for slight chance, 2 for moderate chance and 3 for high chance. Be honest; this is not a performance test.
Daytime sleepiness questions
Score will appear here.
How to use the result safely
A higher score is a reason to describe the pattern to a GP, especially if you also snore loudly, wake gasping, have morning headaches or struggle to stay awake during the day. It is not a diagnosis.
Sources and medical context
These links are used for medical boundary context. Vitalicore does not diagnose conditions.
Best next pages
Sleep apnoea risk checklist
Use STOP-Bang style prompts.
Tired after 8 hours
Connect sleep quality with energy.
FAQ
Is this a diagnosis?
No. It is a structured way to describe daytime sleepiness and decide whether a sleep discussion with a GP is sensible.
What if my score is high?
Check sleep apnoea risk signs and consider speaking to a GP, especially if snoring, gasping or breathing pauses are present.
Can supplements fix a high sleepiness score?
Do not rely on supplements when daytime sleepiness is heavy or paired with breathing-related symptoms.