THINK YOU MIGHT HAVE SLEEP APNEA?
By answering a few questions, we can assess your risk of having Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). The assessment takes one minute. A doctor asks these same questions in most sleep clinics.
What is the STOP-BANG Questionnaire?
Screens for obstructive sleep apnea based on symptoms and OSA risk factors.
Refer to the short video for more information about this easy to remember acronym-based screening method for OSA.
Key Facts about the STOP-BANG Questionnaire
Scale Items
| Snoring ? | Body Mass Index |
|---|---|
| Tired? (Tired, fatigued, or sleepy during the daytime) | Age |
| Observed? (Stop breathing or choking/ gasping during your sleep) | Neck Size |
| Pressure? (High blood pressure) | Gender |
Interpretation
| STOP_BANG Sore | Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) risk level |
|---|---|
| 0-2 | Low risk of OSA |
| 3-4 | Intermediate risk of OSA |
| 5-8 | High Low risk of OSA |
Purpose
The STOP-BANG questionnaire is a widely used screening tool for obstructive sleep apnea. It is addressed to patients with symptoms such as drowsiness, snoring, observer periods of night time apnea or noisy breathing and can also be used as part of the pre-operative assessment.
Contents
Professional medical advice or clinical judgment is not replaced by this instrument. Although it is meant to offer direction and assistance, any diagnosis, treatment choice, or medical issue, such as exploring CPAP masks, should always be checked by a licensed medical practitioner.
Disclaimer: This tool should NOT be considered as a substitute for any professional medical service, NOR as a substitute for clinical judgement.