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.