Sleep Apnea Screening (STOP-Bang)

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Answer the following 8 yes/no questions to assess your risk for obstructive sleep apnea.

Before You Begin

This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Results do not replace professional medical evaluation.

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S — Snoring: Do you snore loudly (loud enough to be heard through closed doors)?

T — Tired: Do you often feel tired, fatigued, or sleepy during the daytime?

O — Observed: Has anyone observed you stop breathing during your sleep?

P — Blood Pressure: Do you have or are you being treated for high blood pressure?

B — BMI > 35: Is your BMI more than 35 kg/m²?

A — Age > 50: Are you older than 50 years?

N — Neck circumference: Is your neck circumference greater than 16 inches (40 cm) if female or 17 inches (43 cm) if male?

G — Gender (Male): Are you male?

STOP-Bang Questionnaire

A validated 8-item screening tool for obstructive sleep apnea. Reference: Chung F, et al. STOP questionnaire: a tool to screen patients for obstructive sleep apnea. Anesthesiology. 2008. It is not a diagnostic instrument.

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