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STOPBang Questionnaire

20 November 2024
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Please answer the following questions below to determine if you might be at risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA). Please take the BMI Test before completing this questionnaire.

S - Do you snore loudly?

(e.g., louder than talking or audible through closed doors)

T - Do you often feel tired, fatigued, or drowsy during the day?

O - Has anyone noticed you stop breathing or gasp for air during your sleep?

P - Do you currently have, or are you receiving treatment for, high blood pressure?

B - Is your Body Mass Index (BMI) higher than 35?

(If unsure, use a BMI calculator here)

A - Are you aged 50 or older?

N - Is your neck circumference greater than 40cm (16 inches)?

(You can measure your neck using a flexible measuring tape.)

G - Do you identify as male?

(This question relates to statistical differences in sleep apnoea prevalence.)


Questionnaire adapted from Chung F et al. Anesthesiology 2008; 108: 812-821, and Chung F et al Br J Anaesth. 2012; 108: 768-775.

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