Did you know that 1 out of 4 American adults have mild to severe sleep apnea? And 85% of individuals don’t even know they have it?
The STOPBANG questionnaire is the most widely studied and recognized assessment that takes less than 1 minute to evaluate your risk of having sleep apnea. It’s easy and simple to complete – just answer “yes” or “no” to the following questions:
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Snoring: Do you snore loud enough to be heard through closed doors or to disturb any sleeping partner? |
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Tiredness: Do you frequently feel tired, fatigued, or sleepy during the day? |
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Observed Apnea: Has anyone observed you stop breathing, choking, or gasping while you were sleeping? |
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Pressure: Do you have high blood pressure? |
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BMI: Is your BMI higher than 35? |
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Age: Are you older than 50 years old? |
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Neck Circumference: Is your neck circumference greater than 16 inches? |
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Gender: Are you male? |
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If you answered “yes” to 2 or fewer questions, your risk of having sleep apnea is considered low.
If you answered “yes” to 3-4 questions, your risk of having sleep apnea is medium.
If you answered “yes” to 5+ questions, your risk of having moderate to severe sleep apnea is high.
Now, for the good news – sleep apnea is easily treated with devices or oral appliances that keep your airways free from obstruction during the night. Set-up your first consultation with one of our Sleep Specialists today!
Begin by scheduling a video call with one of our physicians.
We accept most health plans, including Medicare, TriCare, BlueCross, United, Cigna, Aetna, and Humana.
