STOP-Bang Sleep Apnea Questionnaire

A short screening questionnaire for obstructive sleep apnea, in English, Hebrew or French. It estimates your risk; only a sleep test can confirm sleep apnea.

Dr. Kupferberg sees patients aged 16 and over.

Dr. David KupferbergPulmonary & Critical Care Physician

STOP-Bang Sleep Apnea Questionnaire

Eight quick questions that estimate your risk of obstructive sleep apnea. Fill it in, then send your result to Dr. Kupferberg by WhatsApp or email before your visit.

Your answers stay on your device. Nothing is sent until you press WhatsApp or email.

About you
Sex

Measure around the Adam's apple, or use your shirt collar size.

Questions
Snoring? Do you snore loudly (loud enough to be heard through closed doors, or your bed partner elbows you for snoring at night)?
Tired? Do you often feel tired, fatigued or sleepy during the daytime (such as falling asleep while driving or talking to someone)?
Observed? Has anyone observed you stop breathing or choking/gasping during your sleep?
Pressure? Do you have, or are you being treated for, high blood pressure?

STOP-Bang questionnaire © University Health Network, www.stopbang.ca. Adapted from Chung F et al., Anesthesiology 2008; Br J Anaesth 2012; J Clin Sleep Med 2014. This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. KupCare – Dr. David Kupferberg, MD, MPH.

What is the STOP-Bang questionnaire?

STOP-Bang is a short screening questionnaire for obstructive sleep apnea, a condition in which the airway narrows or closes again and again during sleep. It estimates your risk: it is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Only a sleep test can confirm sleep apnea.

The name comes from its eight items: loud Snoring, feeling Tired or sleepy during the day, Observed pauses in breathing during sleep, high blood Pressure, BMI over 35, Age over 50, Neck size of 43 cm or more for men or 41 cm or more for women, and male Gender. Each yes scores one point, for a score out of 8.

STOP-Bang questionnaire © University Health Network, www.stopbang.ca.

How do I measure my neck?

The questionnaire asks for your neck size in centimeters. You can use your shirt collar size: 16 in = 41 cm and 17 in = 43 cm. For other sizes, or if you don’t know your collar size, measure your neck with a tape measure:

  1. Use a soft tape measure, such as a sewing tape.
  2. Stand up straight and look straight ahead.
  3. Wrap the tape around your neck at the level of the Adam’s apple.
  4. Keep the tape snug but not tight, and read the measurement in centimeters.

What does my score mean?

The questionnaire adds up your score and shows one of three risk levels for obstructive sleep apnea. Your risk is also high if you answered yes to at least two of the four STOP questions and you are male, have a BMI over 35 or have a large neck.

In general terms:

What does my score mean?
ScoreRiskWhat it means
0–2LowModerate or severe sleep apnea is less likely. If you still have symptoms, mention them at your visit.
3–4IntermediateSend your result to Dr. Kupferberg. He may recommend a sleep test.
5–8HighSend your result to Dr. Kupferberg and book a visit. A sleep test is usually recommended.

What happens next?

When you get your score, you can send a ready-made report to Dr. Kupferberg with one tap, by WhatsApp or email. The report is in English and lists your name (if you enter it), the date, each answer, your BMI, your score and your risk level. You can also print it or save it as a PDF.

Then book an evaluation in Jerusalem or Efrat. If a sleep test is needed, Dr. Kupferberg coordinates it and reviews the results with you. He does not perform sleep studies himself.

Your answers stay with you

This website does not store or send your answers, and it keeps no patient data. Your answers stay on your device. Nothing is sent until you press WhatsApp or email, and then your own WhatsApp or email sends the report.

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Book a sleep apnea evaluation

After you send your result, book a visit with Dr. Kupferberg in Jerusalem or Efrat to talk it through.

Book Efrat ClinicBook Jerusalem Clinic (Wolfson)

In an emergency, such as severe shortness of breath or chest pain, call Magen David Adom at 101 or go to the nearest emergency room.

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