STOP-Bang Questionnaire
Snoring? Do you snore loudly (loud enough to be heard through closed doors or be elbowed by your bed-partner for snoring all night)?
Tired? Do you often feel tired, fatigued, or sleepy during the daytime (such as falling asleep during driving or talking to someone)?
Observed? Has anyone observed you stop breathing or choking/gasping during your sleep?
Pressure? Do you have or are being treated for high blood pressure?
Body mass index more than 35 kg/m2?
BMI = (your weight in pound x 703)
(your weight in inches)2
Age older than 50?
Neck size large? (Measured around Adams apple) For male, is your shirt collar 17 inches / 43cm or larger? For female, is your shirt collar 16 inches / 41cm or larger?
Gender = Male?
Scoring: Answering “yes” to three or more of the 8 questions indicates that you are at high risk for OSA. Answering “yes” to less than three questions indicates that you are at low risk for OSA. If you scored in the high risk for OSA category, a sleep study or an evaluation by a sleep specialist may be warranted.
