TABLE 1

The STOP-Bang questionnaire for obstructive sleep apnea

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 the daytime?
Observed. Has anyone observed you stop breathing during your sleep?
Pressure. Do you have or are you being treated for high blood pressure?
Body mass index greater than 35 kg/m2?
Age over 50?
Neck circumference larger than 40 cm?
Gender—male?
Score 1 for each yes answer. A score < 3 indicates low risk of obstructive sleep apnea. A score ≥ 3 indicates moderate to high risk.
  • Based on information in reference 13.