Risk Factors & Screening Tools
STOP BANG Screening Tool
S: Do you snore loudly (Louder than talking or loud enough to be heard through closed doors)
T: Do you often feel tired, fatigued, or sleepy during the daytime?
O: Has anyone observed you stop breathing during sleep?
P: Do you have (or are you being treated for) high blood pressure?
B: BMI >35
A: Age: Older than 50 are higher risk
N: Neck circumference >16 inches
G: Gender: Males with higher risk
High risk of OSA: Yes 5 - 8
Intermediate risk of OSA: Yes 3 - 4
Low risk of OSA: Yes 0 - 2
Below is a link to a quick STOP-BANG screening tool to assess your risk for Obstructive Sleep Apnea:
https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/3992/stop-bang-score-obstructive-sleep-apnea
Epworth Sleepiness Scale
This scale is used as another screening tool to assess whether you may be suffering from a sleep related disorder.
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/emres/longhourstraining/scale.html
If you think you may be suffering from obstructive sleep apnea, please come in for a comprehensive evaluation.