STOP BANG Score

Medically reviewed by Waiz Wasey, MD, Board-certified sleep medicine physicianReviewed October 18, 2026
First posted Revised
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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.

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