STOP-BANG Assessment
Sleep Apnoea Screening Questionnaire
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This STOP-BANG questionnaire is a validated screening tool for obstructive sleep apnoea. Results should be interpreted by qualified healthcare professionals. This tool does not provide medical diagnosis and should not replace professional sleep study evaluation.
STOP-BANG Sleep Apnoea Screening
Please answer Yes or No to each of the following questions:
Snoring: Do you snore loudly (louder than talking or loud enough to be heard through closed doors)?
Tired: Do you often feel tired, fatigued, or sleepy during daytime?
Observed: Has anyone observed you stop breathing during your sleep?
Blood Pressure: Do you have or are you being treated for high blood pressure?
BMI: Is your BMI more than 35 kg/m²?
Age: Are you older than 50 years?
Neck size: Is your neck circumference greater than 40cm (16 inches)?
Gender: Are you male?
About STOP-BANG
Validated Tool
- • Clinically validated screening questionnaire
- • High sensitivity for detecting sleep apnoea
- • Widely used in medical practice
Next Steps
- • Sleep study evaluation for high-risk patients
- • Lifestyle modification recommendations
- • Treatment planning if indicated