Do you have sleep apnoea? Measure your daytime sleepiness with this helpful scale.

It’s thought up to 10 million people in the UK have obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) – where the walls of the throat relax and narrow or close during sleep.

The common condition can interrupt breathing, leading to broken rest throughout the night.

Typical symptoms include stopping breathing for short periods throughout the night and making gasping, snorting or choking noises while you’re getting some shut-eye.

Not only can this raise your risk of developing certain conditions (like high blood pressure and heart disease), but it can also impact day-to-day life as you’ll probably end up feeling very tired during the day.

For those who suspect they might have sleep apnoea, it could be useful to try the Epworth Sleepiness Scale questionnaire.

What is the Epworth Sleepiness Scale?

The scale asks how likely it is for you to fall asleep in different........

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