Is it possible that you have ... Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)?

The STOP-BANG questionnaire is a screening tool used to identify obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

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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.