STOP-BANG questionnaire: sleep apnea risk screener
Answer 8 yes/no questions used by clinicians to screen for obstructive sleep apnea risk. This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis.
What STOP-BANG screens for
STOP-BANG is a validated 8-item questionnaire originally developed to identify patients at risk of obstructive sleep apnea before surgery, and now widely used as a general screening tool. Each "yes" answer adds a point, and your total score places you in a low, intermediate, or high risk band. It doesn't diagnose sleep apnea — only a sleep study, ordered by a doctor, can do that.
Helpful products (not a medical treatment)
Anti-Snoring Nasal Strips (100-pack)
The cheapest, easiest option to try first — nasal strips that gently widen the nostrils to improve airflow for congestion-related snoring.
See on Amazon →Quies Mandibular Advancement Device
A mandibular advancement mouthpiece from Quies, a trusted French pharmacy brand, that gently holds the jaw forward to open the airway.
See on Amazon →ONIRIS+ Anti-Snoring Mandibular Device
A clinically validated, France-made mandibular advancement device for people who want a more rigorously tested option than a generic mouthpiece.
See on Amazon →As an Amazon Associate, Dozofy earns from qualifying purchases.
Frequently asked questions
What is STOP-BANG?
It's a validated 8-question screening tool clinicians use to estimate someone's risk of obstructive sleep apnea, based on snoring, tiredness, observed breathing pauses, blood pressure, BMI, age, neck size, and gender.
What does a high score mean?
A higher score means your answers place you in a higher-risk band on this screener — it doesn't mean you have sleep apnea. It's a sign worth discussing with a doctor, who may recommend a sleep study.
Is this a sleep apnea diagnosis?
No. STOP-BANG is a screening questionnaire, not a diagnostic test. Only a sleep study evaluated by a doctor can diagnose obstructive sleep apnea.
Want to go further?
Explore our guides and other calculators.