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Printed on 4/19/2026
For informational purposes only. This is not medical advice.
STOP-BANG is a widely used screening questionnaire for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It combines symptom and clinical risk factors into an 8-point score to stratify patients into low, intermediate, or high OSA risk before diagnostic sleep testing.
Formula: STOP-BANG score = count of positive responses (0-8). Risk: low (0-2), intermediate (3-4), high (5-8).
Higher STOP-BANG scores indicate greater probability of clinically significant obstructive sleep apnea. A high-risk score should prompt referral for formal sleep evaluation and treatment planning.
Use this tool when patients report snoring, daytime sleepiness, witnessed apnea, resistant hypertension, obesity, or perioperative airway concerns.
STOP-BANG is a screening instrument and may over-identify risk in some populations. Clinical context and confirmatory sleep testing are required before diagnosis or treatment decisions.
For related assessments, see BMI Calculator, Blood Pressure Calculator and ACT Score.
Disclaimer: This tool is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with questions about your health.
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