FAQ
Yes. The online sleep apnea screening is free to take. A sleep study, if you choose one, is a separate service — see our pricing page.
No. An online screening estimates your risk. Only a sleep study, reviewed by a clinician, can diagnose obstructive sleep apnea or tell how severe it is.
STOP-Bang is an eight-question screening for obstructive sleep apnea risk covering snoring, tiredness, observed breathing pauses, blood pressure, BMI, age, neck size and sex. Scores of 0–2 are low risk, 3–4 intermediate and 5–8 high.
It means your answers share several risk factors associated with obstructive sleep apnea. It is not a diagnosis and does not tell whether sleep apnea would be mild, moderate or severe. A sleep study is needed to know for sure.
The optional scan guides you through a few photos and checks their quality on your device. Two photos (front and neck) are sent once to estimate your neck size, then discarded — never saved. You can skip the scan or type your own neck measurement, which always takes priority.
No. Your screening answers stay in your browser while you use the site and are not stored. Closing the tab clears them.
For adults likely to have uncomplicated moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea, clinical guidelines support home testing. Because it doesn't measure actual sleep, it can underestimate breathing problems, so a lab study is recommended if a home test is negative or unclear and symptoms continue.
People with significant heart or lung disease, a history of stroke, long-term opioid use, or suspected sleep disorders other than obstructive sleep apnea are usually better served by an in-lab study.
There is a $199 self-pay option. Many insurance plans cover home sleep testing when ordered by a clinician; your deductible and copay apply.
The Apnea-Hypopnea Index is the average number of breathing pauses or shallow breaths per hour of sleep, measured by a sleep study. In adults: under 5 none, 5–14.9 mild, 15–29.9 moderate, 30 or more severe.
No. Many people snore without sleep apnea. Loud snoring most nights, especially with gasping, observed pauses or daytime sleepiness, is a reason to get screened.
Yes. Sleep apnea is more common in men, but women can have it too, and risk rises after menopause. Women may notice fatigue, insomnia or morning headaches more than loud snoring.
Untreated obstructive sleep apnea is associated with high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and dangerous daytime sleepiness.
Common treatments include CPAP, oral appliances, positional therapy and weight management; some people benefit from surgery or an implanted device. A sleep specialist helps decide after a diagnosis.
Talk with a clinician promptly if you've fallen asleep while driving or someone sees long pauses in your breathing. Call 911 for chest pain or trouble breathing while awake.