Obstructive Sleep Apnea | Sleep Breathe Well

Common symptoms

Loud snoring, choking, or gasping during sleep
Witnessed pauses in breathing
Morning headaches, dry mouth, or unrefreshing sleep
Daytime sleepiness, fatigue, poor concentration, or irritability

Evaluation basics

Testing may include a home sleep apnea test or an in-lab polysomnography, depending on symptoms, medical history, and clinical context.

Self-assessment

Do you have risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea?

The STOP-Bang questionnaire is a screening tool that estimates risk for obstructive sleep apnea. It does not diagnose sleep apnea. A sleep study is needed to diagnose OSA.

S — Snoring: Do you snore loudly, louder than talking or loud enough to be heard through closed doors?

Yes No

T — Tired: Do you often feel tired, fatigued, or sleepy during the daytime?

Yes No

O — Observed: Has anyone observed you stop breathing, choke, or gasp during sleep?

Yes No

P — Pressure: Do you have, or are you being treated for, high blood pressure?

Yes No

B — BMI: Is your body mass index greater than 35 kg/m²?

Yes No

A — Age: Are you older than 50?

Yes No

N — Neck: Is your neck circumference greater than 16 inches / 40 cm?

Yes No

G — Gender: Were you assigned male at birth?

Yes No

Your result will appear here

Answer the questions above to estimate your OSA risk category.

Source: STOP-Bang questionnaire scoring categorizes 0–2 as low risk, 3–4 as intermediate risk, and 5–8 as high risk for obstructive sleep apnea in the general population.

STOP-Bang official scoring reference →

Treatment themes

Positive airway pressure therapy
Oral appliance therapy for selected patients
Weight management and positional strategies when appropriate
Selected surgical or procedural options

Trusted resources

Learn more from AASM Sleep Education.

AASM: Obstructive Sleep Apnea →

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