Frequent breathing irregularities can sometimes be a sign of an underlying condition such as sleep apnea. The Stop Bang test below will help you assess your level of risk.
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Question |
Points if the answer is Yes |
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Do you snore loudly (loud enough to be heard through a closed door or to disturb your partner during the night)?
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+1pt STOP |
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Do you often feel tired, exhausted, or sleepy during the day (for example, while driving)?
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+1pt STOP |
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Has someone noticed that you stop breathing or gasp for air in your sleep?
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+1pt STOP |
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Do you have high blood pressure or are you undergoing treatment for this problem?
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+1pt STOP |
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Is your Body Mass Index (BMI) over 35?
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+1pt BMI |
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Are you over 50?
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+1pt AGE |
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Is your neck size over 43cm for men or 41cm for women?
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+1pt NECK |
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Are you a man?
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+1pt GENDER |
Results:
| Total points |
Obstructive Sleep Apnea risk level |
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0, 1 or 2 pts |
Low Risk |
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3 or 4 pts |
Average Risk |
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5 to 8 pts |
High Risk |
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2pts STOP and 1pt BMI |
High Risk |
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2pts STOP and 1pt GENDER |
High Risk |
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2pts STOP and 1pt NECK |
High Risk |
Caution
A lack of detection of pauses in breathing is not a guarantee that you do not suffer from breathing irregularities. If in any doubt, consult a medical specialist.
You may notice a slight difference between breathing irregularities as measured by the Dreem headband and by a CPAP machine. Any discrepancy between the two is due to the use of different detection methods.