Sleep Apnea Risk
Screening Quiz

Evaluate your risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) using the clinically validated STOP-BANG questionnaire questionnaire.

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Symptom Questionnaire (STOP)

1. Do you Snore loudly?

Loud enough to be heard through closed doors, or louder than talking?

2. Do you often feel Tired, fatigued, or sleepy during the day?

Feeling sleepy even after a full night's rest, or waking up exhausted?

3. Has anyone Observed you stop breathing during sleep?

Choking, gasping, or pausing in breathing witnessed by a partner?

4. Do you have High Blood Pressure?

Are you currently being treated for hypertension, or has a doctor diagnosed it?

Biological Gender

Age (Years)

Neck Circumference

Body Units

Weight (lbs)

Height (inches)

Apnea Risk Assessment

Low Risk

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Complete the checklist on the left to see your sleep apnea screening score.

Clinical Risk Gauge

What is STOP-BANG? The STOP-BANG questionnaire is a highly reliable clinical screening tool developed to identify patients at high risk of obstructive sleep apnea before surgeries. It is used worldwide by sleep medicine experts and anesthesiologists.

Medical Disclaimer: This quiz is a screening questionnaire, not a diagnostic test. A high score indicates a high probability of sleep apnea but does not constitute a formal diagnosis. Obstructive Sleep Apnea can only be diagnosed through an overnight Sleep Study (Polysomnography) overseen by a qualified medical specialist.

Understanding Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common but serious sleep disorder. It occurs when the muscles in the back of your throat relax excessively during sleep, causing the airway to narrow or collapse. This blocks breathing for periods lasting from 10 seconds to over a minute, forcing your brain to partially wake you up to gasps for air—interrupting your sleep cycles without you realizing it.

Common Symptoms of Sleep Apnea

Many individuals with sleep apnea have no memory of waking up gasping for air. However, key symptoms during sleep or daytime include:

Chronic daytime fatigue: Feeling exhausted despite sleeping 8+ hours.
Loud, persistent snoring: Often interrupted by choking or silent pauses.
Waking up with a dry mouth: Or a morning sore throat/headache.
Frequent nighttime urination: Caused by pressure changes in the chest.

Long-Term Health Risks

Left untreated, chronic sleep apnea deprives your vital organs of oxygen and creates acute cardiovascular stress. It is strongly linked to:

Hypertension: Hard-to-control high blood pressure.
Heart Disease: Increased risk of heart attacks, atrial fibrillation, and stroke.
Type 2 Diabetes: Sleep fragmentation worsens insulin resistance.
Mood Disorders: Highly correlated with severe depression and anxiety.

How Sleep Apnea is Treated

If you score as high risk, a doctor will typically order a **Sleep Study** (either a home sleep apnea test or an in-lab polysomnography) to measure your AHI (Apnea-Hypopnea Index). Proven treatments include:

CPAP Therapy: Continuous Positive Airway Pressure delivers air through a mask, keeping the throat open.
Oral Appliances: Mandibular advancement splints worn like mouthguards to hold the lower jaw forward.
Lifestyle Adjustments: Weight loss, avoiding alcohol before bed, and sleeping on your side (positional therapy).

Clinical Studies & References:

American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM): "Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Clinical practice guidelines for diagnostic testing." AASM Guidelines
STOP-BANG Development Study (British Journal of Anaesthesia): Validation of the STOP-BANG questionnaire as a highly sensitive screening tool for OSA. Validation Paper (NIH)
Mayo Clinic Proceedings: "Screening and diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in adults."

Sleep Apnea RiskScreening Quiz