Sleep Apnea Risk Screener: Free STOP-BANG Test
The validated STOP-BANG screener for obstructive sleep apnea.
STOP-BANG score
0/8
Low risk
Low probability of moderate-to-severe OSA. Maintain sleep hygiene; revisit if new symptoms develop.
⚠️ Screening tool only — not a diagnosis. A sleep study is required to confirm OSA.
Certain professions face elevated OSA risk — see our Truck Drivers sleep guide for occupation-specific data.
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Frequently asked questions
Is STOP-BANG accurate?+
It's the most validated OSA screener in primary care, with high sensitivity (~93%) for moderate-to-severe sleep apnea at a cutoff of 3+.
What if I screen high-risk?+
Speak to a clinician. They'll typically arrange a home sleep apnea test or polysomnography to measure your AHI.
Can women have sleep apnea?+
Yes — particularly post-menopausal women. STOP-BANG underestimates risk in lean and female patients, so symptoms still matter even with a low score.
What are the warning signs of sleep apnea?+
Loud snoring, witnessed pauses in breathing, gasping awakenings, morning headache, daytime sleepiness, and refractory hypertension are the classic five.
Can I have sleep apnea without snoring?+
Yes — central sleep apnea and upper-airway resistance syndrome can cause daytime fatigue without obvious snoring, especially in lean adults and women.
Will losing weight cure sleep apnea?+
A 10% weight loss reduces AHI (apnea-hypopnea index) by ~25% on average — meaningful but rarely curative for moderate-to-severe cases.
How is sleep apnea treated?+
CPAP remains gold standard, with oral appliances, positional therapy, and surgical options for select cases. New GLP-1 medications and hypoglossal nerve stimulators are expanding choices.
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