STOP-Bang Questionnaire

The STOP-Bang questionnaire is the favoured sleep apnea screening tool in the medical profession.

Simply answer the eight yes/no questions below to find out how at risk of obstructive sleep apnea you are.

You can read more about identifying obstructive sleep apnea in SnoreLab’s Insights area.

You can also assess your sleep apnea risk by looking at your level of daytime fatigue using the Epworth Sleepiness Scale.

 

1.SNORING – Do you snore loudly (loud enough to be heard through a closed door)?
2.TIRED – Do you often feel tired and fatigued during the day?
3.OBSERVED – Has anyone observed you stop breathing and gasp during the night?
4.PRESSURE – Have you even been treated for high blood pressure?
5.BMI – Is your BMI 30 or above?
6.AGE – Are you over 50?
7.NECK – If male, is your neck size 17 inches or more? If female, is your neck size 16 inches or more?
8.GENDER – Are you male?