STOP BANG Sleep Apnoea Questionnaire
The STOP BANG questionnaire is used as a patient screening tool for sleep apnoea. It has been shown to be highly sensitive to the presence of sleep disordered breathing and may be used in conjunction with the Epworth Sleep Scale and modified Berlin Questionnaire.
(S) Snoring
Do you snore loudly (louder than talking or loud enough to be heard through closed doors)?
Yes No
(T) Tired
Do you often feel tired, fatigued, or sleepy during daytime?
Yes No
(O) Observed
Has anyone observed you stop breathing during your sleep?
Yes No
(P) Blood Pressure
Do you have or are you being treated for high blood pressure?
Yes No
(B) BMI
Is your BMI more than 35 kg/m2?
Yes No
(A) Age
Are you over 50 years old?
Yes No
(N) Neck Circumference
Is your neck circumference greater than 41cm (female) or 43cm (male)?
Yes No
(G) Gender
Are you male?
Yes No
3 or More “Yes” responses = High risk of OSA
3 or Less “Yes” responses = Low risk of OSA
