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    EP1: Can Sleepiness Be Measured? The Epworth, MSLT and Clinical Judgment

    An Epworth score says one thing. The MSLT says another. The patient, inconveniently for tidy diagnostic boxes, may say something else again. In this episode, the panel works through the gray zones of central disorders of hypersomnolence: why reported sleepiness and objective testing often diverge, what separates narcolepsy type 1 from the murkier boundaries between type 2 and idiopathic hypersomnia, and when medication withdrawal before an MSLT may create more risk than clarity. They also cover orexin, cataplexy, sleep inertia, modafinil, oxybates, CBT for hypersomnia and the practical work of treating the person when the diagnostic box refuses to stay tidy. Medical disclaimer: This episode is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, and does not create a clinician-patient relationship. For advice about your own health, consult a qualified healthcare professional. In an emergency, call 911. Sponsor disclosure: This episode includes paid promotion from Wakix: https://wakixhcp.com/ Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:20 - SLEEP 2026 Recap00:05:19 - Jet Lag & Circadian Adjustment00:06:50 - Caffeine and Sleep00:09:34 - Understanding Somnolence00:14:29 - Assessing Sleepiness and Fatigue00:26:14 - Sleep Apnea and Daytime Sleepiness00:31:07 - Starting and Supporting CPAP00:36:15 - Motivating Patients to Use CPAP00:40:22 - The Epworth Sleepiness Scale00:46:17 - Multiple Sleep Latency Test00:58:37 - Outro Subscribe to the newsletter: https://newsletter.sleep-show.com/ If you have any suggestions or questions, do reach out to us: ​sleep@it-bn.com​ All views expressed on this show are the hosts' and guests' own and do not reflect those of their employers or affiliated institutions.

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    2026
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