STOP-Bang · 2 minutes
Sleep apnoea risk (STOP-Bang)
Eight quick yes/no questions covering snoring, tiredness, observed apnoeas, blood pressure, BMI, age, neck and gender. A high score warrants formal sleep testing — apnoea is treatable but commonly undiagnosed.
Do you snore loudly (loud enough to be heard through closed doors, or your partner elbows you)?
Educational tool — not a diagnosis. STOP-Bang questionnaire, Chung et al. 2008. Validated against polysomnography in surgical and general populations.
Frequently asked
Plain-language answers about sleep apnoea, this screener, and what evaluation costs at a Class A hospital in China.
- What does my STOP-Bang score mean?
- 0–2 low risk, 3–4 intermediate, 5–8 high risk for moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnoea. The instrument has high sensitivity — most patients with apnoea will score 3 or above.
- What does sleep apnoea testing cost in China?
- An in-lab polysomnography at a Class A sleep centre is typically $260–420, vs $1,500–3,000 in the US. Home sleep apnoea tests start at $80–150.
- Can sleep apnoea be treated without CPAP?
- Yes for some patients. Mandibular advancement devices, positional therapy, weight loss, and (selected cases) maxillomandibular surgery all have evidence. CPAP remains first-line for moderate-to-severe disease.
About this screener
STOP-Bang questionnaire, Chung et al. 2008. Validated against polysomnography in surgical and general populations.
What this screener covers
- Obstructive sleep apnoea(ICD-10 G47.33)
Validated source
Medical review
Reviewed by Panda Touring Care medical team (Sleep medicine coordinator review) · last reviewed 2025-04-01
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