Screening Questionnaire "STOP BANG" for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
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Screening Questionnaire "STOP BANG" for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

Please answer these 8 questions below to screen for obstructive sleep apnea

Please note:
  • This screening questionnaire shall be used in combination with medical history taking and physical examination conducted by the neurologist specialized in sleep disorders in order to accurately diagnose obstructive sleep apnea.
  • The screening questionnaire cannot be solely used to make a confirmatory diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea. Polysomnography or sleep study remains a standard test used to diagnose and evaluate the severity of obstructive sleep apnea.
  • This screening questionnaire does not include the assessment of craniofacial abnormalities which play an important role in developing obstructive sleep apnea. As craniofacial abnormalities have been frequently found in Asian populations, including Thais, therefore if people have answered less than 3 YES in this questionnaire, they might still be at risk of obstructive sleep apnea since craniofacial abnormalities are excluded from this screening tool.
1

Do you snore loudly? (Louder than talking or loud enough to be heard through closed doors)

2

Do you often feel tired, fatigued, or sleepy during the daytime?

3

Has anyone observed you stop breathing during sleep?

4

Do you have (or are you being treated for) high blood pressure defined as blood pressure greater than 140/90 mmHg?

5

Do you have BMI (calculated by dividing weight in kilograms by height in meters squared) more than 35 kg/m2?

6

Are you aged over 50?

7

Is your neck circumference greater than 40 cm?

8

Your Gender

Your responses are anonymous and will be kept confidential.

This questionnaire does not collect personally identifiable information. By clicking to submit your responses, you agree to the terms of use.