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Handgrip strength was measured using a handheld digital dynamometer. EDS was assessed by Epworth Sleepiness Scale, snoring and witnessed apnea during sleep were reported through simple yes\/no questions. Analysis of covariance was carried out to determine the association between EDS with snoring or witnessed apnea and muscle strength.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The means (95% confidence interval) for average handgrip strength\/body weight (kg\/kg) across symptoms categories were 0.396 (0.333\u20130.472), 0.393 (0.330\u20130.467), 0.396 (0.333\u20130.471) and 0.386 (0.325\u20130.460) (P\u2009&lt;\u20090.0001), respectively. Similar results were observed with maximal handgrip strength\/body weight (kg\/kg).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>Self-reported EDS accompanied with snoring or apnea is associated with lowest handgrip strength, independently of confounding factors. 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