I Can't Stay Awake | I Snore | I Have OSA | I Can't Breathe Through My Nose What Is Excessive Daytime Sleepiness? People who suffer from Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS) are constantly struggling to stay awake even after getting enough nighttime sleep. In spite of their best efforts, people with EDS frequently fall asleep at inappropriate times. Key characteristics of EDS include: • Constant feeling of drowsiness • Fatigue • Inability to concentrate • Impaired memory • Erratic behavior • Irritability • Impaired physical coordination Do you suffer from excessive daytime sleepiness? The Epworth Sleepiness Scale, is a short, validated test that can help you evaluate your level of daytime sleepiness. However, it should be used only as an awareness tool, not to make your own diagnosis. Measure your level of daytime sleepiness. I Can't Stay Awake | I Snore | I Have OSA | I Can't Breathe Through My Nose Copyright © 2003 Gyrus ENT LLC. All Rights Reserved. Somnus, Somnoplasty, and the Somnus Medical Technologies logo are trademarks of Somnus Medical Technologies, Incorporated. Somnus Medical Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Gyrus Group PLC.