This calculates the risk you have of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, it does not diagnose it. If you have an elevated risk based on this score, it should be a conversation starter with your physicians
STOP-BANG QUESTIONNAIRE
1. SNORING: Do you snore loudly (louder than talking or loud enough to be heard through closed doors)?
2. TIRED: Do you often feel tired, fatigued, or sleepy during the daytime?
3. OBSERVED: Has anyone observed you stop breathing during your sleep?
4. PRESSURE: Do you have or are you being treated for high blood pressure?
5. BMI: Is your BMI more than 35 kg/m2?
6. AGE: Are you over 50 years old?
7. NECK CIRCUMFERENCE: Is your neck circumference greater than 40 cm (16 inches)?
8. GENDER: Are you male?
Disclaimer: This tool is not a diagnosis. It is intended to help gauge risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and to serve as a conversation starter with your healthcare provider.