Sleep Apnea Severity Risk Screener

2026 Sleep Apnea Severity Risk Screener (STOP-BANG + ESS Hybrid)

2026 Updated Guidelines

Hybrid STOP-BANG + Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) Assessment

Last updated: February 21, 2026

This comprehensive tool identifies physical risk factors for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and measures its impact on your daytime functionality. Results are calculated using current clinical thresholds to determine if a professional sleep study is recommended.

80-90%Undiagnosed Cases

93%SB Sensitivity

*This tool is for screening purposes and does not replace a medical diagnosis.

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Your Assessment Results

STOP-BANG Score

Low Risk

Measures anatomical and physiological risk factors.

Epworth (ESS) Score

Normal

Measures subjective daytime sleepiness.

Clinical Recommendation

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Clinical Context & Reference Data

Metric	Logic Threshold (2026)	Clinical Significance
High Risk OSA	SB ≥ 5 OR (SB ≥ 3 + ESS ≥ 10)	High probability of moderate-to-severe apnea.
Severe Sleepiness	ESS Score 16-24	High risk for safety-sensitive tasks (driving).
Pediatric AHI	Normal < 1, Severe ≥ 10	Differs from adult standards (>30 severe).

Sources: Chung et al. (2008), Johns (1991), AASM Clinical Guidelines (2024-2026 Revision).