TABLE 2

STOP-BANG score to estimate the risk of obstructive sleep apnea

Snoring: Do you snore loudly (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 more than 35 kg/m2?
Age older than 50?
Neck circumference > 40 cm (16 in)?
Gender male?
  • Low risk of obstructive sleep apnea: Yes to 0–2 questions

  • High risk: Yes to 3 or more questions