Take the test
Please answer the following questions below by YES (1 point) or NO (0 points) to determine if you might be at risk.
Snoring ?
Do you Snore Loudly (loud enough to be heard through closed doors or your bed-partner elbows you for snoring at night)?
Yes / NO
Tired ?
Do you often feel Tired, Fatigued, or Sleepy during the daytime (such as falling asleep during driving or talking to someone)?
Yes / NO
Observed ?
Has anyone Observed you Stop Breathing or Choking/Gasping during your sleep ?
Yes / NO
Pressure ?
Do you have or are being treated for High Blood Pressure ?
Yes / NO
Body Mass Index more than 35 kg/m2?
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Yes / NO
Age older than 50 ?
Yes / NO
Neck size large ? (Measured around Adams apple)
Is your shirt collar 16 inches / 40cm or larger?
Yes / NO
Gender = Male ?
Yes / NO
Results
For general population
OSA - Low Risk : Yes to 0 - 2 questions
OSA - Intermediate Risk : Yes to 3 - 4 questions
OSA - High Risk : Yes to 5 - 8 questions
or Yes to 2 or more of 4 STOP questions + male gender
or Yes to 2 or more of 4 STOP questions + BMI > 35kg/m2
or Yes to 2 or more of 4 STOP questions + neck circumference 16 inches / 40cm
References
Chung F et al. Anesthesiology 2008; 108: 812-821,
Chung F et al Br J Anaesth 2012; 108: 768-775,
Chung F et al J Clin Sleep Med Sept 2014.