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Do I Have Sleep Apnea?
Take This Clinically-Based Sleep Apnea Risk Assessment
Based on the STOP-BANG Questionnaire and Epworth Sleepiness Scale | Last Updated: January 2026
IMPORTANT: The quiz “Do I Have Sleep Apnea” is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Only a sleep study can diagnose sleep apnea. If you score in the moderate or high-risk category, consult a sleep medicine specialist. |
You wake up exhausted despite eight hours in bed. Your partner complains about your snoring. You catch yourself nodding off in afternoon meetings. Sound familiar?
These could be signs of sleep apnea, a condition affecting over 83 million American adults, with 80% remaining undiagnosed. Dr. Avinesh Bhar, Founder of SLIIIP, also has sleep apnea and he understands what is required for this type of treatment. He often gets his patients to do this initial quiz before doing their home sleep test.
Part 1: STOP-BANG Assessment
Answer Yes or No to each question. Count your “Yes” answers.
S – Snoring
Do you snore loudly (loud enough to be heard through closed doors)?
☐ Yes (1 point) ☐ No (0 points)
T – Tired
Do you often feel tired, fatigued, or sleepy during the day?
☐ Yes (1 point) ☐ No (0 points)
O – Observed
Has anyone observed you stop breathing or gasp during sleep?
☐ Yes (1 point) ☐ No (0 points)
P – Pressure (Blood Pressure)
Do you have or are you being treated for high blood pressure?
☐ Yes (1 point) ☐ No (0 points)
B – BMI
Is your Body Mass Index greater than 35?
☐ Yes (1 point) ☐ No (0 points)
A – Age
Are you over 50 years old?
☐ Yes (1 point) ☐ No (0 points)
N – Neck Circumference
Is your neck circumference greater than 16″ (women) or 17″ (men)?
☐ Yes (1 point) ☐ No (0 points)
G – Gender
Are you male?
☐ Yes (1 point) ☐ No (0 points)
YOUR STOP-BANG SCORE: _____ / 8 |
Score | Risk Level | Recommendation |
0-2 | Low Risk | Monitor symptoms |
3-4 | Intermediate Risk | Evaluation recommended |
5-8 | High Risk | Evaluation strongly recommended |
At SLIIIP we can do home sleep tests to test for sleep apnea and these are available in 5 days. You can book your appointment at the link below. We accept the Medicare, Tricare and major insurances.
Part 2: Daytime Sleepiness Assessment
Rate your chance of dozing off in each situation (not just feeling tired):
0 = Would never doze | 1 = Slight chance | 2 = Moderate chance | 3 = High chance
Situation | Score (0-3) |
1. Sitting and reading | _____ |
2. Watching TV | _____ |
3. Sitting inactive in a public place | _____ |
4. As a passenger in a car for an hour | _____ |
5. Lying down to rest in the afternoon | _____ |
6. Sitting and talking to someone | _____ |
7. Sitting quietly after lunch (no alcohol) | _____ |
8. In a car, stopped in traffic | _____ |
TOTAL EPWORTH SCORE | _____ / 24 |
Epworth Score | Interpretation |
0-10 | Normal daytime sleepiness |
11-14 | Mild excessive daytime sleepiness |
15-24 | Moderate to severe excessive sleepiness |
What Your Results Mean
High Risk (STOP-BANG 5-8 or Epworth 15+)
Your responses suggest a high probability of sleep apnea. Research shows people with STOP-BANG scores of 5-8 have a 60% probability of moderate-to-severe sleep apnea.
Untreated sleep apnea at this level significantly increases your risk of heart attack, stroke, diabetes, car accidents, and reduced life expectancy.
Recommended action: Seek evaluation promptly. A home sleep test can provide answers within days.
Intermediate Risk (STOP-BANG 3-4 or Epworth 11-14)
Your responses indicate an intermediate risk for sleep apnea. Many people in this category have undiagnosed sleep apnea affecting their health and quality of life.
Recommended action: Schedule a consultation with a sleep medicine specialist.
Low Risk (STOP-BANG 0-2 and Epworth 0-10)
Your responses suggest a lower probability of sleep apnea. However, if you’re experiencing symptoms that concern you, consulting a healthcare provider is still worthwhile.
Recommended action: Monitor your symptoms. If they worsen or new symptoms appear, consider evaluation.
READY TO GET ANSWERS? SLIIIP provides FDA-approved home sleep testing Test from home • Results in days • Insurance accepted Book: sliiip.com/booking-page Call: 478-238-3552 | Email: info@sliiip.com |
Based on STOP-BANG Questionnaire (Chung et al., Anesthesiology 2008) and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (Johns, Sleep 1991)
This quiz is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical evaluation.
