Think you might have sleep apnea? Review this sleep screen questionnaire to assess your risk for sleep apnea. All you need is a pen and paper to keep track of your answers. We encourage you to discuss your results with your primary physician.
STOP BANG (Answer yes or no for each question)
S (snore)
Do you snore?
T (tired)
Do you feel fatigued during the day?
Do you wake up feeling like you haven’t slept?
O (obstruction)
Have you been told you stop breathing at night?
Do you gasp for air or choke while sleeping?
P (pressure)
Do you have high blood pressure or are on BP medication?
SCORE: If you checked YES to TWO or more questions on the STOP portion you are at risk for OSA.
B (BMI)
Is your body mass index greater than 28? *Calculate HERE*
A (age)
Are you 50 years old or older?
N (neck)
Are you a male with neck circumference greater than 17 inches,
or a female with neck circumference greater than 16 inches?
G (gender)
Are you a male?
SCORE: The more questions you checked YES to on the BANG portion, the greater your risk of having moderate to severe OSA and you should speak with your doctor about a sleep study.
If you have any questions about sleep apnea in Bentonville, Arkansas, and would like to schedule a consultation with our sleep dentist, Dr. Kristian Dietz, please contact Refresh Dental at 479-339-0081.