Sleep Apnoea (Sleep Apnea) Questionnaire: STOPBANG Risk Assessment

Written By Dan Ford
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The STOPBANG Questionnaire is a valid quiz to identify the risk of you having sleep apnoea.

Is There A Valid Sleep Apnoea Quiz Or Questionnaire?

Did you know that there are reliable and accurate questionnaires to identify the risk you have Obstructive Sleep Apnoea? Multiple studies have identified the STOPBANG Questionnaire as the most overall accurate and reliable quiz for risk of sleep apnea.

Can The STOPBANG Or Any Questionnaire Diagnose Sleep Apnea?

No. Sleep apnoea is only diagnosed via an in lab or a home sleep study for sleep apnoea.

A questionnaire can only identify risk of having sleep apnea.

If I Get A Low Risk Score Does This Mean I Don’t Have Sleep Apnoea?

No. A low score doesn’t rule out the possibility of having sleep apnea.

However, a high risk score is likely to be very predictive of having sleep apnea.

Where Can I Take A Valid, Free, Online Questionnaire For Sleep Apnoea?

You can take the STOPBANG quiz / questionnaire below and you’ll instantly get an email telling you your risk of having sleep apnea.

Dan Ford

Dan is Founder & Principal Psychologist at The Better Sleep Clinic. He is an avid reader, obsessive early morning runner, & sneaky tickler of his 5yr old son. He writes about sleep, wellbeing, & the science of performance under pressure. He’s worked with elite military teams, Olympians, emergency doctors & professional investors & served 10 years as an Army Officer.
https://thebettersleepclinic.com

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