Screening Test: Are you at high risk for sleep apnoea?

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The ‘Stop-Bang’ scoring test determines your risk for sleep apnoea. Please answer the questions below:

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1) Do you snore loudly?

Yes

No

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2) Do you often feel tired, fatigued or sleepy during daytime?

Yes

No

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3) Has anyone observed you stop breathing during your sleep?

Yes

No

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4) Do you have or are you being treated for high blood pressure?

Yes

No

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5) Is your BMI more than 35 kg/m2?

Yes

No

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6) Are you over 50 years old?

Yes

No

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7) Is your neck circumference greater than 40cm?

Yes

No

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8) Are you male?

Yes

No

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If you answered yes to three or more items, you are a high risk for having sleep apnoea.

If you answered yes to less than three items, you are a low risk for having sleep.